Seoul: In a tragic aviation accident, a plane crashed at Muyeon Airport in South Korea, leaving 179 people dead. The incident occurred when the aircraft lost control and collided with a wall on the runway, triggering a massive fire.
The plane was carrying 175 passengers and six crew members. Officials have confirmed that only two individuals survived the crash. This disaster comes shortly after the recent aviation tragedy in Kazakhstan, adding to global concerns over air safety. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, with further details awaited.
BREAKING: 179 people presumed dead in South Korea plane crash, fire department says. Only 2 survivors pic.twitter.com/8gvHWWK9Pf
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🚨UPDATE: A Jeju Air Boeing 737 Flight Crashes in South Korea. The reported death toll has risen to 62, according to the National Fire Agency.
The passenger plane was landing when it went off the runway in Muan. The flight came from Bangkok and was carrying 181 people. pic.twitter.com/P1ULmV3HAo
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