One dead, 30 reportedly injured after SIA flight from London to Singapore hit by severe turbulence

SIA added that the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew on board. - ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): One passenger died and several others were injured when an SIA flight flying to Singapore from London’s Heathrow Airport encountered severe turbulence in the air.

In a Facebook post on May 21, Singapore Airlines (SIA) said the aircraft was diverted to Bangkok and made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 3.45pm.

Several media outlets in Thailand reported that about 30 passengers were injured.

The airline added that the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew on board.

SIA said the aircraft was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 3.45pm. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM FLIGHTRADAR24

It said: “Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.”

The carrier added that it is helping all passengers and crew on board Flight SQ 321, and is also 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.

This is a developing story.

For the record SIA's statement: "Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased,” the statement said.

"We are 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.”

Reuters reported that A spokesperson for Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport said that medical team was on standby.

"Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft," the airline said."We are working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance." - The Straits Times/ANN