One person died and others were left injured after a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from London, Heathrow to Singapore on May. 20, 2024 was hit by severe turbulence.
Flight SQ321 had to be diverted to Bangkok and landed at 3:45pm Singapore time on May 21, the airlines said in a Facebook post.
The aircraft was carrying a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew.
SIA added:
"Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft. We are working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance, and sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed."
Regular updates will be provided on SIA's Facebook and X accounts.
Update
Daily Express reported that more than 30 people were injured.
The plane landed at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Photos shared on X showed the scene on the plane:
Top photo via SIA