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Passenger killed and 30 injured in turbulence on London flight

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Severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and at least 30 others injured.

The Singapore Airlines flight was diverted to Bangkok following the turbulence, with the injured passengers receiving medical attention on the ground.

In a statement, the airline said: “Singapore Airlines Flight No. SQ321, flying from London (Heathrow) to Singapore on May 20, 2024, encountered severe turbulence en route. The aircraft was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 3:45 p.m. local time on May 21, 2024.”

“We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER. There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board.”

“Singapore Airlines extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.”

The airline said it was working with local authorities in Thailand to provide medical assistance to affected passengers and crew and to send a team to assist with ongoing issues on the ground.

Follow the latest on the Singapore Airlines turmoil from Yahoo News:

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  • Data shows plane plunged 6,000 feet in less than three minutes

    According to Flightradar24, the Singapore Airlines plane, which was diverted to Bangkok after deadly turbulence, plunged more than 6,000 feet in less than three minutes.

    The data shows the plane was flying at an altitude of 37,000 feet when it crashed to 31,000 feet in about three minutes just after 8 a.m. GMT.

    The airline has not yet commented on the turbulence in detail, other than to describe it as “severe.”

  • The map shows the planned flight route – and when it was diverted

    A map from Flight Radar shows Singapore Airlines SQ321’s planned route from London to Singapore before it was diverted to Bangkok.

    The plane was close to its destination when it encountered severe turbulence and was diverted to Bangkok. (Flight Radar)The plane was close to its destination when it encountered severe turbulence and was diverted to Bangkok. (flight radar)

    The plane was close to its destination when it encountered severe turbulence and was diverted to Bangkok. (flight radar)

  • Pictures show plane covered in food after turbulence

    A post from the National News Bureau of Thailand shows the floor of a plane covered in food and ambulances lined up to help after the Singapore Airlines flight from London made an emergency landing in Bangkok following severe turbulence.

  • Singapore Airlines confirms fatalities on board after turbulence

    Singapore Airlines released a statement online confirming that one person had died as a result of “severe turbulence” on a flight from London to Singapore.

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