London – Singapore
One dead and 30 injured on Singapore Airlines flight
A Boeing of this type encountered severe turbulence on the way to Singapore
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Severe turbulence led to an accident on a Singapore Airlines flight: one person died and 30 were injured. The Singapore-bound Boeing was diverted to Bangkok.
In the event of severe turbulence during a flight from London to According to Singapore Airlines, one person died and more than 30 others were injured. “Singapore Airlines extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased,” the airline said on Facebook.
Singapore Airlines flight must land in Bangkok
The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was traveling with 211 passengers and 18 crew members and was diverted to the Thai capital Bangkok, where it landed in the morning European time.
The airline also said it was working with local authorities in Thailand to provide medical assistance. A team is also on the way to Bangkok. “Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew members on board the aircraft,” it said.