Jeju Air flight disaster claims 28 lives in South Korea (video)
Jeju Air’s flight from Thailand tragically ended in disaster after skidding off the runway at Muan International Airport in South Korea. At least 28 people have lost their lives in the incident, as reported by prominent South Korean media. The plane, which departed from Bangkok, encountered difficulties during its landing and subsequently veered off the runway, colliding with a barrier.
The ill-fated flight was carrying a total of 181 individuals, including 175 passengers and six crew members. As the aircraft attempted to land in the southwestern region of South Korea, it disastrously slipped from the runway’s confines and struck a wall, leading to unfortunate fatalities, reported KhaoSod.
“At this moment, rescue teams are diligently working to assist survivors,” according to statements from local officials. The urgency of the situation is palpable as officials expedite their investigation to uncover the cause behind this tragic accident.
BREAKING: Video shows crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 in South Korea. 181 people on board pic.twitter.com/9rQUC0Yxt8
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In related news, an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane tragically crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, with initial investigations suggesting a bird strike as the possible cause. The incident occurred on December 25, leaving 42 people dead but miraculously 25 individuals survived the ordeal.
The plane, which had departed from Baku, Azerbaijan, was en route to Grozny, Chechnya. Due to dense fog in Grozny, the flight was forced to alter its course. This change in route, however, did not prevent the tragic accident that unfolded shortly thereafter.
Emergency services in Kazakhstan swiftly responded to the crash site, battling flames engulfing the wreckage. The Ministry of Emergency Situations in Kazakhstan confirmed that 25 people survived the crash, with 22 of them being transported to the hospital for further treatment. Despite the tragedy, the survival of these individuals is being seen as a miracle.
“The cause might have been a collision with a flock of birds,” stated the airline as they began urgent investigations into the incident.
