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Breaking: Passenger plane caught fire in South Korea, check all updates

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Seoul: Fire broke out on Air Busan plane bound for Hong Kong at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea's Busan, local authorities said on Tuesday. 

Plan carrying  176 people
According to local reports, the plance was carrying  176 people, including 7 crew members. The plane was bound for Hong Kong.

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All passengers and crew members were evacuated safely. No loss of lives reported, according to the authorities. 

Fire tenders reached the airport and were working to fully extinguish the fire. Further details are awaited. 
 

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