Most of the injuries sustained by passengers on Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore on May 21 involved the head or spine
 

• More than a dozen people needed surgery in Thailand, where the flight was diverted. 50 people who were on the flight are still in Bangkok

 

Medical personnel and ambulances wait for injured passengers from Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand on May 21. Photo: EPA-EFE

 

Thirty-four Singapore Airlines Ltd. passengers remain hospitalised in Bangkok almost one week after their flight struck turbulence, underscoring the severity of the fatal incident.

 

In an update late on Monday, the airline said 50 people who were on the London-Singapore service on May 21 are still in the Thai capital, including those receiving medical treatment. All the crew from Flight SQ321 have returned to Singapore.

Thai authorities have said most of the injuries involved the head or spine, and more than a dozen people needed surgery. Singapore Airlines has since introduced tighter cabin restrictions during turbulence, though stopped short of compelling passengers to wear seat belts for the whole flight.

 

The airline said it’s cooperating fully with authorities investigating the incident, which left one man dead. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok.

 

One dead and dozens injured after Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence

 

Full story: SCMP 2024-05-29

 

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If people would keep their seat belts on at all times, there would have been less injuries.

IMO. I have been in a few flights where we hit CATs or clear air turbulence, being cautious is not a bad thing.