28 passengers killed in plane crash at South Korea airport

Tragedy occurred at Muan Airport, South Korea, with a plane crash killing at least 28 people. Authorities reported that the device, carrying 175 passengers et 6 crew membersencountered problems during its landing, leading to a disastrous incident.

Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 was returning from Bangkok, Thailand when it attempted to land. A landing gear malfunction prevented its full deployment, leading the plane to slide off the runway before hitting a wall and catching fire.

The Rescue in Progress

Rescue operations are underway to extract passengers trapped in the rear of the aircraft. According to reports, 23 people were trapped in this section at the time of the fire. Firefighters quickly responded to the emergency in order to control the flames generated by the accident.

According to the National Fire Agency, witnesses spoke of a possible impact with a bird which could have caused the technical problem during landing. However, this information remains to be confirmed by official investigations.

Reactions and Investigation

Acting President Choi Sung-mok's office ordered a full rescue effort, emphasizing the importance of the operation. The human toll is already tragic, with nearly 30 victims already announced.

Images posted on social networks show the violence of the impact when the plane hit a wall, raising thick black smoke above the airport. This clearly illustrates the seriousness of the incident.

In the meantime, additional information continues to emerge as rescue teams work around the clock to recover passengers and assess the damage. The public remains attentive to the results of the investigations into the causes of this tragedy.