**At least 28 fatalities have been reported in a tragic plane crash in South Korea, with rescue efforts still underway.**
**Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 28 Lives**
**Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 28 Lives**
**A Jeju Air flight crashes at Muan International Airport, leading to a rescue operation amid ongoing investigations.**
A severe accident has unfolded at Muan International Airport in South Korea, where an aircraft carrying 181 individuals crashed, resulting in at least 28 confirmed deaths, as reported by Yonhap news agency. The flight, operated by Jeju Air, was returning from Bangkok, Thailand with 175 passengers and six crew members on board.
Initially, the plane, while attempting to land, veered off the runway and collided with a wall. As rescue operations are ongoing, authorities managed to locate one survivor from the wreckage, although details about their condition remain limited. Emergency workers are currently focused on retrieving passengers trapped in the tail section of the aircraft.
Preliminary investigations point to a potential bird strike that may have caused a malfunction in the landing gear, although the exact cause of the crash is still undetermined. Officials continue to assess the situation and promise to provide further updates as they emerge.
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