At least 177 people killed as plane crashes while landing at South Korea airport
BBC International News 1 minute read
At least 177 people are dead after a plane crashed while landing at an airport in South Korea. Two survivors were pulled from the debris and taken to hospital.
The Boeing 737-800 flight - operated by airline Jeju Air - had 181 people on board including six flight staff and was arriving at Muan Airport from Bangkok, Thailand.
Families of the victims are congregating at the airport as officials continue to search the wreckage.
Footage online appears to show the plane coming off the runway and crashing into a wall, before bursting into flames.
No cause has been confirmed - but the fire service says it believes a collision with birds and poor weather may be to blame,