British Man Dies, Dozens Injured After Severe Turbulence Hits Singapore Airlines Flight

May 21 2024 Updated 847 pm

A 73-year-old man from Britain died and dozens of people were injured after a plane encountered severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore, the airline and officials said Saturday.

Updated 245 PM PDT May 21 2024 NEW YORK AP

The death of a British man and injuries impacting dozens of other people aboard a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore has been reported The incident happened Saturday when the plane hit a patch of severe turbulence, causing people and objects to be launched across the cabin.

Passengers have recounted scenes of absolute terror as the plane shook violently, sending luggage and other items flying.

The person who died on board the Singapore Airlines plane that encountered severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore was a 73-year-old man from Britain, the airline said.