A passenger plane crash at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Sunday has claimed 179 lives, with only two survivors rescued from the wreckage, authorities confirmed. The flight, carrying 181 people, crashed during landing procedures, sparking a massive emergency response 🔥🚒.
Rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors, but officials described the scene as 'devastating.' The two survivors are currently receiving medical care, though their conditions remain undisclosed 🏥. Investigators are analyzing flight data and cockpit recordings to determine the cause of the tragedy.
Muan International Airport, a key hub for domestic and regional flights, has temporarily suspended operations. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol expressed 'deep sorrow' and vowed a full inquiry 🌐. The incident marks one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the country's recent history.
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