A Jeju Air flight carrying 181 passengers and six crew members from Bangkok to Muan International Airport crashed and burst into flames on Sunday. The crash resulted in the death of 179 people and injured several others. The acting President of South Korea has declared a national mourning period until January 4 and ordered all-out rescue efforts. The accident has also been declared as a special disaster zone, with the Prime Minister of Thailand expressing her condolences and seeking details of any Thai passengers on the flight.
South Korean Plane Crash: Tragic Loss of Life
On Sunday, a Jeju Air flight carrying 181 passengers and six crew members from Bangkok to Muan International Airport crashed and burst into flames upon landing. The devastating incident resulted in the tragic loss of 179 lives, leaving only two survivors.
Background
Jeju Air is a low-cost airline based in South Korea. The flight, Flight 7C 8152, was operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The plane had been in service for less than a year.
Crash Details
The crash occurred at around 11:15 am local time. The aircraft overshot the runway and skidded off to the side of the road, before catching fire. The impact and the subsequent fire engulfed the plane, leaving little time for passengers to escape.
Rescue Efforts
Emergency responders rushed to the scene and worked tirelessly to extinguish the fire and rescue any survivors. However, the intense heat and flames made it extremely difficult to access the wreckage.
National Mourning and Condolences
The acting President of South Korea, Hwang Kyo-ahn, declared a national mourning period until January 4 and ordered all-out rescue efforts. The Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayuth Chan-ocha, expressed her condolences and sought details of any Thai passengers on the flight.
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