Published 2 months ago

Tributes to 'really nice bloke' who died after turbulence on flight

The Singapore Airlines flight faced bad weather over Myanmar's Irrawaddy Basin at 37,000 feet, causing a medical emergency, diverting the plane to Bangkok. The flight, operated by a 16-year-old Boeing 777 jet, departed from Heathrow Airport to Singapore.
Geoff tragically died during turbulence, likely due to a heart attack. His wife is hospitalized from the same incident. Around 30 individuals sustained injuries, with six in critical condition.
The plane encountered treacherous conditions at 37,000ft, leading to passengers' injuries, including Geof's fatal heart attack.

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BBC News

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The Guardian

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The Independent

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NDTV

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Daily Express

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Daily Mirror

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