Turbulence Tragedy: Singapore Airlines Flight Diverted to Bangkok

Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore faced severe turbulence, leading to the diversion to Bangkok. The turbulence resulted in the death of a passenger and serious injuries to others. 74 passengers and 6 crew remain in Bangkok receiving medical care.

Singapore Airlines said 74 passengers and six crew members are still in Bangkok, including those receiving medical care and their family members, after a flight encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday.

The airline said in a statement that an additional five passengers who were on board the SQ321 flight will return to Singapore on Wednesday, and one crew member is set to return on Thursday.

The scheduled London-Singapore flight was diverted to Bangkok after the plane was buffeted by turbulence that flung passengers and crew around the cabin, slamming some into the ceiling. A 73-year-old British passenger died of a suspected heart attack.