1 killed, 30 hurt after London-SG flight hit by severe turbulence

SIA added that the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew on board. The Straits Times/Asia News Network

SINGAPORE — One passenger died and several others were injured when a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight flying to Singapore from London’s Heathrow Airport encountered severe turbulence in the air.

In a Facebook post on May 21, SIA said the aircraft was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 3:45 pm.

Several media outlets in Thailand reported that about 30 passengers were injured.

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The airline added that the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew on board.

It said: “Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.”

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It added that it is helping all passengers and crew on board the aircraft and 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.

SIA said the aircraft was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 3.45pm. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM FLIGHTRADAR24 via The Straits Times/Asia News Network