Authorities warn that provisional death toll could rise after Boeing 737-800 with 175 passengers and six crews hit airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fenceDozens are feared dead after a plane skidded off the runway while attempting a landing without landing gear at Muan international airport in South Korea on Sunday morningThe exact casualty figures have not yet been tallied, though authorities are provisionally reporting that 28 people are believed to have died, according to news agency Newsis. Fire officials have warned that given the severe damage to the aircraft, the number of casualties could rise.Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan was carrying 181 people – 175 passengers and six crew – when it came down, skidded along the runway and hit fencing and a wall around the perimeter before catching fire.Rescues are underway, with two people brought out of the wreckage so far. Emergency services are continuing their search operatio...
The main conceptual idea of the text is the ongoing tragedy of the Jeju Air flight crash at Muan airport in South Korea.
It highlights:
* The severity of the crash: All passengers and crew except two perished, with the death toll reaching 177.
* The warning signs: Air traffic controllers had warned of a potential bird strike minutes before the crash.
* The ongoing investigation: The flight's black box is being analyzed, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
* The national mourning: South Korea has declared a seven-day national mourning period.
The article focuses on providing updates on the situation, including details about the survivors, the victims, and the official response to the disaster.
The main conceptual idea of the text is the ongoing tragedy of the Jeju Air flight crash at Muan airport in South Korea. It highlights: * The severity of the crash: All passengers and crew except two perished, with the death toll reaching 177. * The warning signs: Air traffic controllers had warned of a potential bird strike minutes before the crash. * The ongoing investigation: The flight's black box is being analyzed, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. * The national mourning: South Korea has declared a seven-day national mourning period. The article focuses on providing updates on the situation, including details about the survivors, the victims, and the official response to the disaster.
