Severe turbulence struck Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London Heathrow to Singapore, causing significant damage and leading to multiple injuries and one fatality.

The turbulence hit during breakfast service, resulting in the death of a 73-year-old British passenger and injuries to about 30 individuals, including crew members.

The incident forced the flight to divert to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Passengers recalled the chaos, noting that those without seatbelts were thrown into the ceiling and sustained serious injuries.

Emergency services took 90 minutes to evacuate the injured from the plane.