In a tragic incident on Sunday, a Jeju Air passenger plane carrying 181 people erupted into a fireball shortly after landing at an airport in southwestern South Korea. According to multiple media outlets citing fire authorities, most of those on board are believed to have been killed. Two people have been rescued.
The aircraft was completing a routine flight when the disaster occurred. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported seeing flames engulfing the plane moments after it touched down.
“It was a terrifying sight,” said a local resident who was near the airport at the time. “The plane landed, and suddenly it was engulfed in flames.”
Emergency services rushed to the scene to combat the blaze and search for survivors. Despite their efforts, the majority of passengers and crew are feared to have perished in the accident.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities are working to determine what led to the fireball eruption upon landing.
Jeju Air has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. Families of those on board are being contacted as rescue and recovery operations continue.
This tragedy has sent shockwaves through South Korea and the international aviation community. Jeju Air is a popular low-cost carrier operating flights throughout the region.
The airport has been temporarily closed, and flights are being diverted to alternative locations.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Plane erupts into fireball shortly after landing in South Korea
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