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Singapore Airlines plane crash: updates

There are also seven seriously injured due to turbulence - VIDEO

A 73-year-old British passenger died and 54 injured, including seven in serious condition. This is the final balance of the accident which yesterday involved a B-777/300ER aircraft (registration 9V-SWM) operated by Singapore Airlines. The captain was forced to make an emergency landing after experiencing violent turbulence at high altitude, which threw travellers from their seats.The company offers...

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Bangkok, Thailand, 05/22/2024 07:59
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