BANGKOK, May 23 (TNA) – Samitivej Hospital issued its 2nd statement revealing that 27 patients have been discharged and returned home, while 58 remain hospitalized.
Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital released its 2nd statement regarding the mass casualty incident involving the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 that encountered severe turbulence. The flight was traveling from London to Singapore when it faced extreme weather disturbances mid-route, forcing it to divert to Bangkok on May 21.
The hospital reported that on May 21, a total of 84 injured passengers were referred to Samitivej and other hospitals for treatment, while 19 received treatment at the Samitivej Suvarnabhumi Airport clinic – a total of 103 people.
As of May 22, 27 patients have completed treatment and been discharged home. Of the remaining injured, 41 are still hospitalized at Samitivej Srinakarin, 15 at Samitivej Sukhumvit, and 2 at Bangkok Hospital.
Meanwhile, officials from Thailand’s aviation authorities stated that while weather forecasting helps prepare for storms, incidents like this clear air turbulence are impossible to predict precisely. Further investigation is required as the turbulence occurred in Myanmar’s airspace.
They assured that measures are in place for the upcoming rainy season and advised passengers to keep seatbelts fastened at all times. -819 (TNA)
