05/21/2024

Passenger Killed, 30 Injured as Singapore Airlines Flight Hits Severe Turbulence

The flight from London was forced to divert to Bangkok

One passenger was killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit severe turbulence en route on Tuesday, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, officials and the airline said.

"Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. We deeply apologise for the traumatic experience that our passengers and crew members suffered on this flight," the airline said, adding it was working with Thai authorities to provide all necessary assistance.

One male passenger died, Kittipong Kittikachorn, Director of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport, told Reuters. Eighteen people have been hospitalized and 12 are being treated in hospitals, Singapore Airlines said.

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