One person has died, and 30 others are injured after severe turbulence on a May 20 flight from London to Singapore, according to Singapore Airlines.
The company said in a statement on its social media Tuesday morning that flight #SQ321, which took off from London Heathrow Airport, experienced "sudden, extreme" turbulence about 10 hours after its departure.
The pilot then declared a medical emergency, diverting the plane to Bangkok before landing at 3:45 p.m. local time on May 21.
Singapore Airlines said 30 people total had to be treated at hospitals, with 18 remaining hospitalized, and one person died. The remaining passengers and crew were examined and treated at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok.
During the incident, the Boeing 777-300ER was carrying 211 passengers, including four from the US, and 18 crew members.
The statement said the company offered its "deepest condolences to the family of the deceased."
Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft. 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.
Singapore Airlines added that they will be providing updates on social media.
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