The Filipina, who works in Singapore, fractured her neck and back. "[There is] no word yet on the treatment or surgery options for her back injuries," the DMW said. A Bangkok hospital said many of the more seriously injured people on SQ321 needed operations on their spines. Passengers have described how the flight crew tried to revive him by performing CPR for about 20 minutes. Most people associate turbulence with heavy storms, but the most dangerous type is so-called clear air turbulence.

Source: Manila Times May 24, 2024 04:19 UTC