A tragic jet crash at an airport in southwestern South Korea has left the nation in mourning, with at least 177 lives lost in the devastating accident. The passenger jet, which was attempting to land, crash-landed on its belly before erupting into flames, resulting in one of the deadliest aviation disasters in South Korea’s history.
The incident occurred on Sunday, with the local fire service confirming the staggering number of fatalities. Out of the 181 people on board, only two remain missing, while two crew members were miraculously rescued alive from the wreckage. The survivors’ ordeal serves as a poignant reminder of the tragedy that unfolded.
This disaster marks the deadliest aviation accident in South Korea since 1997, when a Korean Airlines Boeing 747 crashed in the Guam jungle, claiming the lives of 228 people. As the nation comes to terms with the enormity of the tragedy, investigators will be working tirelessly to determine the cause of the crash and ensure that measures are taken to prevent such a disaster from occurring again.
