Singapore Airlines said flight SQ321 took off from London's Heathrow airport and "encountered severe turbulence en-route". Another 12 are being treated in hospitals," wrote an update provided by Singapore Airlines. Tracking data captured by FlightRadar24 and analyzed by The Associated Press showed the Singapore Airlines flight cruising at an altitude of 37,000 feet (11,300 meters). "Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased," the airline said. Singapore Airlines has had seven accidents according to records by the Aviation Safety Network.

Source: The Standard May 21, 2024 16:29 UTC