Passenger killed and 30 injured after flight from London hit by severe turbulence

21 May 2024 , 11:28

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Passenger killed and 30 injured after flight from London hit by severe turbulence

One passenger has been killed on a flight from London to Singapore after the aircraft was struck by severe turbulence.

Others were also left injured, forcing the Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER to divert to Bangkok.

The airline said: ‘Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.

‘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.’

There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board.

The plane landed at 15:45 local time (08:00 GMT).

Airport staff prepare for the arrival of a flight in which a passenger died (Picture: ViralPress)

Elizabeth Baker