A tragic aircraft accident occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea, claiming at least 28 lives among the 181 individuals on board, according to local reports.
The incident unfolded as the Jeju Air plane, returning from Bangkok, veered off the runway and crashed into a wall during its landing. The flight was carrying 175 passengers and six crew members.
Rescue operations are currently ongoing, with reports indicating that two individuals have been found alive, as emergency services work tirelessly to reach potential survivors trapped in the aircraft.
Emergency personnel have been focusing their efforts on the tail section of the plane, while authorities confirm that among the passengers were 173 South Koreans and two Thai nationals.
The cause of the crash remains unclear, though preliminary reports suggest that it could be related to birds interfering with the aircraft systems.
Unverified video footage has emerged, depicting moments just after the crash, showing the aircraft skidding off the runway and colliding with a wall before igniting in flames. Other clips reveal thick black smoke billowing into the sky.
So far, rescue officials have reported saving one flight attendant and one passenger. Efforts are being supported by 80 firefighters along with more than 30 fire trucks dispatched to the scene.
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