One dead as London-Singapore flight hit by turbulence

A tragic incident occurred on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore, as it was struck by severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was forced to divert to Bangkok and landed at 15:45 local time. The airline, which had 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board, expressed its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and assured that it was coordinating with Thai authorities to provide necessary medical assistance. Additionally, the Transport Minister of Singapore pledged government support for the affected passengers and their families. While the exact cause of the turbulence remains unclear, experts emphasized that while such incidents are rare, they can have serious consequences. They also highlighted the training of flight crews in predicting and managing turbulence, and the importance of keeping seat belts fastened throughout the flight.