World News: At least 179 people have been confirmed dead, with only 2 survivors, after a South Korean passenger plane carrying 181 people crashed on Sunday morning at an airport in the country&#39s southwest, according to police and fire officials, Yonhap News Agency reported. The incident occurred at 9:07 am when a Jeju Air flight veered off the runway during landing and struck a fence at Musan International Airport in Muan County, about 288 kilometers southwest of Seoul.Details of the Tragic IncidentAuthorities reported that the 179 fatalities were located in the tail section of the aircraft, and the death toll is expected to rise. Two individuals have been rescued so far. The plane, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, was returning from Bangkok. The majority of passengers were South Korean nationals, with two Thai nationals also on board.🚨 #BREAKING UPDATE: New video shows Boeing 737 attempting to land without landing gear in South Korea before EXPLODING with 181 people on boardHoly CRAP. https://t.co/EGTxZj6LKS pic.twitter.com/StkBbECRxK— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 29, 2024Emergency Response EffortsAuthorities have extinguished the initial fire and said that search and rescue operations were under way at the crash site. They also began an on-site investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, Yonhap reported. The swift response from emergency services has been crucial in managing the aftermath of this devastating incident.Investigation UnderwayAs investigations commence, officials are focusing on gathering evidence from the crash site to understand what led to this tragic event. Eyewitness accounts and data from the aircraft&#39s black box will play a significant role in uncovering the circumstances surrounding the crash.Community MourningThe nation is in mourning as families await news about their loved ones involved in this tragic accident. Support services are being mobilized to assist those affected by this disaster.This incident marks one of South Korea&#39s most severe aviation disasters in recent years, raising concerns about air travel safety. Authorities are committed to a thorough investigation to prevent such tragedies in the future.
