Flight Turbulence Incident
On a London to Singapore flight operated by Singapore Airlines, a Boeing 777-300ER carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members encountered severe turbulence mid-air. The incident resulted in the tragic death of one passenger and injuries to 30 others.
Emergency Landing
The pilot of the Singapore-bound flight was forced to request an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok due to the turbulence. The plane successfully landed at the airport shortly before 4pm local time.
Condolences from Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased passenger in a statement following the incident. The airline is providing support to those affected by the turbulence.
Response and Treatment
Upon landing, several ambulances were on standby at the airport to provide immediate medical assistance to the passengers and crew members who were injured during the turbulent episode.
Official Statement
According to the Thai Armed Force, the flight, identified as Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321, experienced a rapid descent from 38,000 feet to 31,000 feet. The aircraft maintained its altitude for approximately 11 minutes before initiating the emergency landing procedure.
More updates on the situation are expected as investigations into the incident continue.
