At least 120 people died A Jeju Air plane, traveling from Thailand to Mueang, about 300 kilometers from Seoul, skidded off the runway and crashed into a fence at the South Korean airport at 9:00 a.m. local time.
Besides, at least two people were rescued alive and taken to hospital for medical treatment. The Boeing 737-800 carried 181 peopleOf whom, according to the Thai foreign minister, at least two were Thai nationals. At the moment, authorities are still working in the area to check the condition of the victims.
South Korea’s low-cost airlines released this information statement Regarding the incident, condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident. “We apologize to all those affected by the Muan Airport incident. We will try our best to handle the situation. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused“
Airport sources confirmed, at the time of the accident The aircraft attempted a forced landing due to a landing gear problem.Apparently caused by impact with a bird. South Korean President Choi Sang-mok visited the scene and asked for rescue efforts to be stepped up.
As a result of this plane crash, everyone Both domestic and international flights to and from Muan have been cancelled.. Moreover, national authorities have designated Muan as a special disaster area after the accident, Choi warned. South Korea’s president said work was already underway to clarify the cause of the crash.
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