Singapore Airlines passenger dead after Boeing jet hits 'severe turbulence'
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A Singapore Airlines flight has made an emergency landing in Bangkok Tuesday following «severe turbulence» that left one person dead and others injured, the airline says.
The Boeing 777-300ER plane was traveling from London to Singapore with 211 passengers and 18 crew onboard.
Singapore Airlines said in a statement that the plane «encountered severe turbulence en-route» before diverting to Bangkok, Thailand.
«We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER,» it added. «Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.»
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A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft as seen arriving at London Heathrow Airport. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images / Getty Images)
It also said «Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft» and that it is «working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance and sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed.»
It’s unclear where the plane hit turbulence, but flight tracking data from the website FlightAware shows the aircraft quickly lost several thousand feet of altitude while traveling near Bangkok.
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Videos shared by Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok showed ambulances racing to the scene after the plane landed, according to The Associated Press.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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