Eight Australians taken to Thai hospital after London-Singapore flight hits severe turbulence

One Briton, en route to an Australian holiday, dies after ‘dramatic drop’ onboard Singapore Airlines flight

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Eight Australians are in hospital after a London-to-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence, leading to the death of one British tourist who was travelling to Australia.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed that eight Australians had been injured on Singapore Airlines flight SQ 321. Fifty-six Australians were on the flight.

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