Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:30am on 21 May 2024,Tuesday International
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Flight SQ321, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew, faced bad weather and made an emergency landing in Bangkok at 3:45 PM local time. Thai immigration police and emergency crews provided medical assistance upon arrival. Singapore Airlines confirmed the incident, marking its first fatality since a 2000 crash in Taiwan. The exact number of injured passengers remains undisclosed, but local reports indicate up to 30 injuries. The airline is coordinating with Thai authorities to support affected passengers.
