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Singapore Airlines flight encounters severe turbulence leaving 1 dead, dozens injured
BANGKOK – One particular person was killed and dozens of individuals have been injured when a Singapore Airways flight originating from London encountered excessive turbulence and was pressured to divert to Thailand on Monday.
Singapore Airways stated in a Fb submit that flight #321, working from London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), was on its solution to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) when it encountered the “sudden, excessive turbulence” over the Irrawaddy Basin about 10 hours into the flight at about 37,000 toes.
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The pilot then declared a medical emergency and diverted the flight to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok.
“We are able to affirm that there have been a number of accidents and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER plane,” the airline stated.
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Singapore Airways stated 18 folks wanted to be hospitalized, and one other 12 have been handled in native hospitals. The remaining passengers and crew have been being examined and handled.
There have been 211 passengers from 17 international locations, together with the U.S., and 18 crew members on board the flight when the incident occurred.
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“Singapore Airways provides its deepest condolences to the household of the deceased,” the airline stated. “We deeply apologize for the traumatic expertise that our passengers and crew members suffered on this flight. We’re offering all mandatory help throughout this tough time.”
A Singapore Airways workforce is headed to Bangkok to offer further help, and the airline stated it was working with native authorities on the investigation.
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