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VisitSouth Korea Plane Crash Kills 179, Only Two Survivors Among 181 On Board
Dec 29, 2024, 11:03 AM
A plane crash in South Korea has resulted in the deaths of 179 people, with only two survivors reported. The incident occurred when the aircraft veered off the runway and burst into flames during landing. Emergency services responded promptly, but the casualty figures have escalated rapidly, with initial reports indicating at least 28 fatalities. As updates continued to emerge, the death toll rose from 28 to 96, then to 120, and ultimately to 179. This tragic event marks one of the deadliest airline disasters in South Korean history, with a total of 181 people aboard the aircraft. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
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