At least one person has died and many others were injured after severe turbulence hit a Singapore bound flight from London.
The Singapore Airlines flight was forced into an emergency landing with around 30 people injured and one person reportedly killed.
The aircraft, a Boeing 777, departed the UK capital at 10:17pm on Monday. However, it was hit by turbulence over the Andaman Sea, an area currently experience extreme tropical thunderstorms, and diverted to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
It had been scheduled to land at the Singapore Changi Airport at 6:10pm.
“Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased”, a statement read.
In a statement posted on X, Singapore Airlines said: “Singapore Airlines flight #SQ321, operating from London (Heathrow) to Singapore on 20 May 2024, encountered severe turbulence en-route. The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed at 1545hrs local time on 21 May 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 on board.
“Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
“Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft. We are working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance, and sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed.
“We will provide regular updates on our Facebook and X accounts.”
More to follow.