No reports so far of Singaporeans involved in Qantas flight incident
By Valarie Tan, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 07 October 2008 1915 hrs

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SINGAPORE: Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Tuesday there are no reports so far of Singaporeans injured on the Qantas flight that made an emergency landing in Exmouth, Western Australia.

The flight had been en route from Singapore's Changi International Airport to Perth when it encountered severe turbulence.

The ministry added that it is monitoring the incident and that the Singapore High Commission in Canberra is in close contact with Qantas and relevant authorities. Both are ready to help any affected Singaporeans.

MFA's 24-hour Singapore hotline is +65-63798800, while the Singapore High Commission in Canberra can be reached at +61-414733944.


- CNA/so