In a recent incident, the Foreign Ministry reported that nine Malaysians on board the turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 are currently receiving treatment in two Bangkok hospitals. Six of the injured passengers are being cared for at Samage Sakarin Hospital, while the remaining three are at Samit Sukhumvit Hospital. The passengers suffered both physical and internal injuries, with one individual in critical but stable condition.
The ministry has indicated that the injured Malaysians are awaiting their medical results. To ensure the well-being of these passengers, consular assistance will be provided by visiting officials.
The aircraft, which was traveling from London to Singapore, encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency diversion to Bangkok on Tuesday. The incident proved fatal for one passenger, a 73-year-old British pensioner, who likely succumbed to a heart attack. The turbulence left dozens of passengers injured. In total, there were 21 passengers and 18 crew members, including 16 Singaporeans, on board the flight.
This tragic event highlights the unpredictability and dangers of severe in-flight turbulence. The aviation community extends its condolences to the family of the deceased and hopes for a speedy recovery for all injured passengers.
