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22.05.2024 - 11:54 / traveldailynews.com / Vicky Karantzavelou
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore made an emergency landing in Bangkok due to severe turbulence, resulting in one death and injuries to 30 passengers.
A Singapore Airlines flight (flight SQ321), operating from London (Heathrow) to Singapore on 20 May 2024, was forced to make an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport due to severe turbulence. The incident resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to several others, according to local media reports.
The Boeing 777-300ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, encountered unexpected severe turbulence as it flew over the Andaman Sea. FlightRadar24 data revealed that the aircraft experienced a sudden altitude drop, plunging from 37,000 feet to 31,000 feet within five minutes.
Officials at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport confirmed the fatality but have yet to provide a complete tally of the injured. Thai immigration police reported that medical personnel were dispatched to the aircraft to assess and treat the injured. Passengers who were not injured have been allowed to disembark.
The specifics of when the injuries and death occurred during the flight remain unclear. Singapore Airlines has not yet released detailed information on the number of passengers injured during the incident. The airline issued a brief statement confirming the emergency landing and indicated that an investigation is underway to determine the specifics of the incident and the cause of the severe turbulence.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
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