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28 people died in South Korea after a plane crashed and caught fire.

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Last updated: 2024/12/29 at 2:55 AM
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A tragic incident occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea, where a plane caught fire on the runway, resulting in at least 28 fatalities according to Yonhap news agency. The emergency office in South Korea has confirmed that the fire has been extinguished, and rescue teams are working to evacuate the remaining passengers from the Jeju Air aircraft. The plane, carrying approximately 180 people and returning from Bangkok, encountered the unfortunate event due to malfunctioning landing gear which caused it to veer off the runway and crash into a fence. Emergency officials are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire.

The devastating incident at Muan International Airport in South Korea has left at least 28 individuals dead after a plane caught fire on the runway. Yonhap news agency reported the tragic news, with the South Korea emergency office confirming that the fire has been put out. The focus now shifts to rescue operations as officials work to remove the remaining passengers from the Jeju Air plane, which was carrying around 180 individuals and returning from Bangkok. The cause of the incident has been attributed to malfunctioning landing gear that led to the plane veering off the runway and crashing into a fence. Emergency officials are diligently working to determine the exact source of the fire.

Amidst the chaos at Muan International Airport, South Korea, emergency officials are diligently carrying out rescue operations in the aftermath of a plane catching fire on the runway. The tragic incident claimed the lives of at least 28 individuals, with the fire now under control and efforts focused on evacuating the remaining passengers from the stricken Jeju Air plane. As the aircraft, which was returning from Bangkok, had approximately 180 people on board, the situation remains critical. The malfunctioning landing gear is believed to have been the catalyst for the plane veering off the runway and ultimately crashing into a fence. Investigations are ongoing to determine the precise cause of the fire.

The recent tragedy at Muan International Airport in South Korea has deeply impacted many lives, with at least 28 fatalities reported after a plane caught fire on the runway. The South Korea emergency office has confirmed that the fire has been successfully extinguished, allowing rescue teams to focus on evacuating the remaining passengers from the Jeju Air plane. The tragic incident, which occurred as the aircraft was returning from Bangkok with around 180 individuals on board, has been attributed to malfunctioning landing gear that caused the plane to veer off course and crash into a fence. Emergency officials are working tirelessly to ascertain the exact reasons behind the fire.

The news of a fatal plane fire at Muan International Airport in South Korea has shocked many, with at least 28 individuals losing their lives in the tragic incident. Yonhap news agency reported the devastating news, prompting swift action by emergency officials to contain the fire and begin rescue operations for the remaining passengers on the Jeju Air plane. The aircraft, which had been returning from Bangkok with approximately 180 individuals, suffered from malfunctioning landing gear that led to the plane veering off course and crashing into a fence. Investigations are currently underway to determine the precise cause of the fire, as the community comes to terms with the heartbreaking loss of life.

The incident at Muan International Airport in South Korea, where a plane caught fire on the runway, resulting in the loss of at least 28 lives, has sent shockwaves through the community. The South Korea emergency office has confirmed that the fire has been extinguished and rescue efforts are underway to evacuate the remaining passengers from the Jeju Air aircraft. With around 180 people on board and the plane returning from Bangkok, the situation remains dire. The malfunctioning landing gear is said to have triggered the crisis, causing the plane to go off course and crash into a fence. Emergency officials are working diligently to unravel the mystery behind the fire that claimed so many lives.

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