Man Dies After , Severe Turbulence Incident , on Singapore Airline Flight.
BBC reports that a 73-year-old man was killed and 30
other people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight
from London was unexpectedly hit with severe turbulence.
The Boeing 777-300ER bound for
Singapore was diverted to Bangkok
where it made an emergency landing.
According to passengers aboard the flight,
the aircraft suddenly dropped, throwing
both people and objects around the cabin.
Singapore Airlines said that 211 passengers were onboard the flight, along with 18 crew members.
The airline reportedly offered its deepest
condolences to the family of the deceased
passenger, whose name has yet to be released.
According to Bangkok authorities,
it is believed that the man
died of a heart attack. .
The condition of the man's wife
who has been admitted to
the hospital remains unknown.
The airline released a statement
saying that a total of 31 passengers
had been taken to the hospital.
The remaining passengers
and crew are being examined
and given treatment where
necessary at Suvarnabhumi
International Airport in Bangkok, Singapore Airline statement, via BBC.
The remaining passengers
and crew are being examined
and given treatment where
necessary at Suvarnabhumi
International Airport in Bangkok, Singapore Airline statement, via BBC.
The airline added that it was working with Thai authorities to provide
passengers with medical assistance, and a team would
be deployed to Bangkok to provide additional support.
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Turbulence is a factor that passengers may experience while travelling on a plane. Although turbulence incidents are seldom fatal, they can cause unnecessary.. IndiaTimes
Breaking news from the aviation world: A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore has encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one tragic fatality and around 20 injuries. The Boeing 777, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. Singapore Airlines has confirmed the incident and is working closely with local authorities to provide medical assistance to those affected. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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One person has died and a number of others have been injured during severe turbulence on a plane that left the UK and was heading to Singapore. Sky News