By Deutsche Welle (World News) | Created at 2024-12-29 01:24:06 | Updated at 2024-12-29 17:42:09
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A plane crashed at South Korea's Muan airport in the South Jeolla province after veering off the runway on Sunday, Yonhap news agency reported.
The Jeju Air flight was carrying 175 passengers and six crew when it attempted to land. At least 28 were dead due to the crash, Yonhap reported.
The plane crashed after its landing gear malfunctioned, the Associated Press news agency cited the emergency office as saying. The office added that the fire was put out, while rescue officials were trying to get the passengers out of the plane.
Local TV stations aired footage showing thick pillows of black smoke billowing from the plane.
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rmt/lo (AFP, AP, Reuters)
