SINGAPORE: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s wife, Ho Ching, have all responded to the tragedy on board an SIA flight from London to Singapore that resulted in one death and numerous injuries, due to severe turbulence.
Responding to the tragedy, President Tharman wrote on Facebook: “I am greatly saddened by the loss of a life caused by the severe turbulence on board the SQ321 flight from London earlier today, and the injuries caused to several others.“My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. We must hope and pray that the passengers or crew members who were injured are able to recover smoothly.
Sharing that he is deeply saddened to learn of the incident, he added: “My deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.”
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