A tragic accident struck South Korea on December 29 when a Jeju Air plane carrying 181 passengers from Thailand crashed upon arrival. The aircraft smashed into a barrier and burst into flames, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. Only two passengers survived the horrific incident.
The flight was approaching its destination when it encountered difficulties during landing. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane veer off the runway before colliding with the barrier.
In response to the disaster, the South Korean government convened an emergency meeting and declared a seven-day national mourning period until January 4. Flags across the country will be flown at half-mast to honor the victims.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic event,” a government spokesperson said. “Our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives.”
Jeju Air has yet to release an official statement regarding the cause of the crash. Aviation authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the factors that led to the accident.
This incident marks one of the worst aviation disasters in South Korea’s history, prompting concerns over airline safety and emergency response measures.
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