Singapore Airlines reported that “severe turbulence” caused a plane to be struck, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
According to The Associated Press, the flight, which had taken off from London, was en route to Singapore when it encountered turbulence.
Singapore Airlines reported that the Boeing 777 made a diversion and landed in Bangkok at 3:45 p.m. local time (4:45 a.m. ET).
According to a report by Reuters, a 73-year-old British national has passed away in Bangkok. The official believes that the cause of death was a heart attack. Additionally, seven individuals sustained critical head injuries in the incident.
According to an official statement, it has been confirmed that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER. The aircraft had a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew members.
According to The Washington Post, Singapore Airlines possesses an extensive fleet of Boeing 777s, which are widely utilized for long-haul flights.
The airline expressed its sincerest sympathies to the family of the deceased and stated that it was collaborating with Thai authorities to offer the required medical support. Additionally, the company dispatched its own team to Bangkok to provide further assistance.
