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122 Dead In South Korea Plane Crash, 2 Survivors

Firefighters and rescue team members work at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Cho Nam-soo/Yonhap via AP)

A devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has resulted in a heartbreaking death toll of 122 individuals, with only two survivors, as reported by the South Jeolla Fire Service. The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, involved a Jeju Air jetliner carrying a total of 181 passengers and crew.

The South Jeolla Fire Service has indicated that the majority of the passengers and crew are presumed to have tragically lost their lives in the crash. Among the deceased, 54 are male, 57 are female, and the gender of 11 individuals remains undetermined at this time.

122 individuals lost their lives, with only 2 survivors.
Devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
Majority of passengers and crew presumed dead.

As of the latest update, the number of survivors remains at two, both of whom are crew members - one male and one female. The on-site fire service team continues to work diligently at the scene of the crash to assess the situation and provide any necessary assistance.

This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the aviation community and beyond, highlighting the inherent risks associated with air travel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport.

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