At Least 28 Dead in Fiery Plane Crash at South Korea Airport

The tragic incident occurred when a Jeju Air flight, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, crashed after attempting to land at the airport in the country’s southwest. The flight, which had originated from Thailand, went off the runway, sparking a deadly fire.

Two individuals were reported to have survived, with rescue teams continuing efforts to save others trapped in the tail section of the aircraft, Yonhap reported. Photos from local media outlets showed thick smoke and flames engulfing parts of the plane in the aftermath of the crash.

South Korean authorities, including airport officials, worked diligently on rescue operations. The authorities also confirmed that efforts were focused on extracting survivors from the rear of the plane, where the fire had intensified.

In the midst of this crisis, South Korea’s newly appointed Acting President, Choi Sung-mok, who assumed office on Friday after the impeachment of his predecessor, ordered an immediate and extensive rescue operation. His office emphasized that all available resources were being deployed to assist in the aftermath of the disaster.

A Jeju Air spokesperson confirmed they were investigating the incident and coordinating with authorities to verify the details surrounding the crash.