A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence, causing a 73-year-old British passenger to suffer a suspected heart attack and die, while more than 30 people were injured.
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A Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence, causing the death of a 73-year-old British passenger and injuries to more than 30 people.
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The incident occurred about 90 minutes before the flight was due to land in Singapore.
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The flight, which departed from London’s Heathrow Airport, was forced to divert to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
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The Boeing 777-300ER made an emergency landing at 15:45 local time (08:45 GMT) with 211 passengers and 18 crew on board.
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The deceased passenger is believed to have suffered a heart attack due to the severe turbulence.
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Singapore Airlines has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
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The airline is working with Thai authorities to provide medical assistance to the injured passengers.
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The incident occurred over Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Basin at 37,000 feet.
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The flight was originally scheduled to land at Singapore Changi Airport.
Sources:
www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8889d7x8j4o
www.express.co.uk/news/world/1901698/singapore-airlines-one-dead-london-heathrow
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