South Korea: Plane crashes in Jeju killing more than 170 passengers

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South Korea: Plane crashes in Jeju killing more than 170 passengers

South Korea was stunned on early Sunday morning by the news of a plane into flames after it crash-landed at an airport in South Korea on Sunday mornin

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South Korea was stunned on early Sunday morning by the news of a plane into flames after it crash-landed at an airport in South Korea on Sunday morning, likely killing all but two of the 181 people on board.

The crash occurred in Jeju, South Korea’s large Island with Air flight 7C2216, marking the deadliest ever on South Korean soil and the worst involving a South Korean airline since a 1997 crash in Guam that killed more than 200.

The country’s biggest budget airline – Jeju Air, has apologized to families and plane manufacturer Boeing has offered condolences to the deceased families.

Also, plane manufacturer Boeing has offered condolences to those affected.

The plane was carrying 181 passengers and crashed as it was landing just after 09:00 local time.

Two people – both flight crew – are reported to have been rescued from the wreckage and are undergoing treatment in hospital.

It is yet to be known the cause of the plane crash as authorities are still working on it.

South Korea’s acting president, Choi Sang-mok, who arrived at the scene of the deadly crash moments later declared it a special disaster zone.

“The government would like to offer its sincere condolences to the bereaved families and will do its best to recover from this accident and prevent a recurrence.”

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