Passenger dies following turbulence on London to Singapore flight

One passenger has died following severe turbulence on a 777-300ER flight from London Heathrow to Singapore on the evening of May 20, 2024, a Singapore Airlines spokesperson confirmed. The flight had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand, and a press conference held by Thai authorities confirmed that a 73 year old British man died, with 53 passengers and 1 member of staff injured - with 7 in a critical condition. There was 211 passengers and 18 crew onboard. The Thai Meteorological Department reported ""fairly widespread thundershowers isolated heavy rain"" in the region. The Singapore Airlines spokesperson said: ""Singapore Airlines offers 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"". A Boeing spokesperson added: “We are in contact with Singapore Airlines regarding flight SQ321 and stand ready to support them. ""We extend our deepest condolences to the family who lost a loved one, and our thoughts are with the passengers and crew.”