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Flyer’s Text To Family Before South Korea Crash

Flyer’s Text To Family Before South Korea Crash

Seoul, South Korea: A somber atmosphere filled with grief loomed over South Korea on Sunday morning as a plane carrying 181 people crashed and burst into flames, likely killing at least 179 of them. Inconsolable families and friends of the passengers hurriedly gathered at the Muan International Airport where the incident took place, looking for their loved ones. One such family of a passenger reportedly said they received a text from the person onboard, minutes before the crash, saying that a bird was stuck to the flight’s wing. Another message pinged on their phone saying, “Should I say my last words?” Many locals saw the flames in the jet’s engine and heard multiple explosions during the incident, reported South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. “I saw the plane descending and thought it was about to land when I noticed a flash of light…Then there was a loud bang followed by smoke in the air, and then I heard a series of explosions,” an eyewitness who was taking a stroll around 4.5 kilometers away from the airport, …

179 People Feared Dead In South Korea Plane Crash: Updates

179 People Feared Dead In South Korea Plane Crash: Updates

New Delhi: A Boeing 737-800 aircraft, operated by Jeju Air, crashed at the Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday morning, likely killing 179 passengers onboard. The flight was carrying a total of 181 people, including six crew members. Two survivors – one crew member and one passenger – were pulled from the wreckage during an ongoing rescue operation, according to South Korean officials. Footage broadcast by South Korea’s MBC network showed the Boeing 737-8AS, operated by Jeju Air and travelling from Bangkok to South Korea, touching down on the runway with smoke billowing from its engines. Moments later, the plane was engulfed in flames. Rescue efforts continue as investigators work to determine the cause of the crash. Follow live updates here:  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link