Singapore Airlines emergency landing in Rockhampton, Digi Mart USA News (Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia): A Singapore Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Rockhampton Airport on Wednesday after smoke was seen in the cabin.
The Singapore-bound plane had just departed Brisbane when the incident occurred. It touched down safely just after 4 p.m.
No injuries were reported, and paramedics and fire crews were called to the scene.
Passengers reported seeing smoke fill the cabin and plane screens go black. A group of school children on an excursion were among the passengers on board.
A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said the company is investigating the cause of the smoke. “We are providing our customers with all necessary assistance, including on-ground refreshments, arranging for a relief flight and rebooking onward travel where necessary,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
“The safety of our customers and staff is our top priority.”
Passengers who were on board the flight were kept in an internal lounge at the airport.
