Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one passenger fatality and dozens of injuries among the 211 passengers and 18 crew members.
The Boeing 777-300ER experienced a rapid altitude drop of several thousand feet around 11 hours into the flight, causing cabin damage and necessitating a diversion to Bangkok.
The deceased was a 73-year-old British man, and at least 30 passengers and crew sustained injuries, with 18 requiring hospitalization.
While severe turbulence is often unexpected, serious injuries are rare, and aviation authorities emphasize adherence to safety protocols like keeping seatbelts fastened.
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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