Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality and dozens of injuries, including 18 hospitalizations.
The Boeing 777-300ER rapidly dropped several thousand feet, causing significant cabin damage before diverting to Bangkok.
The deceased was identified as a 73-year-old British man, while 30 passengers and crew sustained injuries.
Though severe turbulence causing serious injury is rare, aviation authorities emphasize the importance of keeping seatbelts fastened to prevent such incidents.
One person was killed and dozens injured when an airliner encountered severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore on Tuesday.
According to aviation officials, Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 took off from London Heathrow Airport (EGLL) on Monday evening with 211 passengers and 18 crew on board. The flight normally takes 13 hours.
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