Reports from Bangkok airport officials stated that a British man, aged 73, passed away due to severe turbulence on a London to Singapore flight operated by Singapore Airlines. Along with the fatality, seven individuals have sustained serious injuries. The wife of the deceased has been taken to a hospital for treatment.
Witness accounts reported that individuals who were not wearing seatbelts were thrown into the ceiling during the turbulence. Some passengers suffered head wounds in the incident, resulting in a considerable number of injured individuals on board the aircraft. This tragic event has left the passengers and crew members shaken as they grapple with the aftermath of the sudden turbulence.
The flight was forced to divert to Bangkok and landed at 15:45 local time (08:45 GMT). Updates on the situation are still emerging as authorities and airline officials investigate the incident further. The safety of all passengers and staff members remains a top priority as the airline reassesses its procedures in response to this unfortunate event.
