Tragedy struck at Muan International Airport when Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 veered off the runway and collided with a wall during landing around 9 a.m. local time.
According to authorities and local media reports, at least 28 people lost their lives in the crash. The Boeing 737 aircraft, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, had departed from Bangkok before the unfortunate incident occurred.
The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash and dispatched officials to the site.
According to a Yonhap News Agency Report, Conflicting accounts have emerged regarding the number of survivors. The transport ministry reported that one crew member had been rescued from the wreckage, while earlier statements from the local fire department indicated that two individuals were rescued, with no further details provided on their condition.
Muan, situated in southwestern South Korea, has been thrust into the spotlight as the nation grapples with this devastating event.
Jeju Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier, operates a fleet comprising exclusively Boeing aircraft. The airline, with 42 planes and nearly 3,000 employees, has not yet commented on the incident.
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The investigation continues, as authorities work to determine the factors leading to the crash and ensure support for affected families.
More detail coming soon as situations unfold
