179 dead, 2 rescued after plane crashes while landing in South Korea
179 people are dead after an airplane veered off a runway upon landing at an airport in South Korea on Sunday morning, according to local media.
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South Korea plane crash kills 179 with investigation into cause under way
Just two survivors were rescued from the wreckage of the passenger plane, which had been returning from Thailand.BBC News - 42m -
South Korea plane crash: air traffic controllers warned of bird strike minutes before accident, as officials confirm 179 dead
Jeju Air flight carrying 181 people burst into flames after plane hit wall at Muan airport, with two crew rescued. Almost all presumed dead after aircraft veers off runway and hits wall South ...The Guardian - 1h -
South Korea's fire agency says 62 people are dead after a plane caught fire during landing in South Korea
South Korea's fire agency says 62 people are dead after a plane caught fire during landing in South KoreaABC News - 15h -
Live Updates: Plane Crash in South Korea Kills 179
The flight, operated by Jeju Air, was landing when it went off the runway in Muan, in the country’s southwest. Only two people survived the crash.The New York Times - 3h -
Lammy offers condolences after plane crash in South Korea kills 179 people
The death toll is expected to rise as the rest of those on board the plane remain missing about six hours after the incident in Muan.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
A plane crashes and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger plane skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport Sunday, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames after its front landing gear apparently failed ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
179 confirmed dead after plane crashes off South Korea runway and catches fire
South Korean authorities said 179 people are confirmed to have died when a passenger plane skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames after ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Foreign Secretary offers condolences after 179 people die in plane crash in South Korea
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has paid his “heartfelt condolences” to the people of South Korea and Thailand after a plane crash killed 179 passengers. The Jeju Air passenger plane was carrying 181 ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Report: 120 dead after South Korea plane crash, two in hospital
Yahoo News - 12h
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