New Delhi: So far, 29 people have been reported dead in a horrific plane crash at Muan Airport in South Korea, while dozens are injured. According to initial information, this accident happened due to a bird strike. This accident happened during the landing of the plane. The death toll may increase. During landing, the plane skidded off the runway and collided with a fence. Due to the collision, the plane immediately caught fire and smoke was visible all around.
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The plane was coming from Bangkok to Muan
This plane was coming to Muan from Bangkok. According to the information, there were a total of 181 people on board this plane, which included 6 crew members and 175 passengers. Acting President of South Korea Choi Sang-moo has expressed deep sorrow over this accident and has given instructions to start the rescue operation immediately. The injured have been admitted to the hospital.
173 South Korean citizens were on board
The passengers on board the plane included 173 South Koreans and 2 Thai citizens. 32 fire engines have been deployed at the accident site. Relief and rescue operations are being carried out on war footing.
When and how did the accident happen?
- This plane was coming to Muan from Bangkok.
- There were 181 people including crew members on board the plane.
- Jeju Air flight number 2216 was returning from Thailand.
- During landing, the plane skidded off the runway and collided with a fence.
- In the video that surfaced, it can be seen how dangerous the accident was.
- Two people have been saved so far in this accident.
2 people saved so far in the accident
South Korea’s fire agency said on Sunday that so far one flight attendant and one passenger have been rescued after the plane crashed. There were 181 people on board the plane. “At present, two people have been rescued, including a passenger and a flight attendant,” the National Fire Agency said in a statement. Additionally, the agency also said that 32 fire engines and dozens of firefighters have been deployed to the accident site at Muan Airport.