A catastrophic plane crash involving Jeju Air in South Korea has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 179 people, making it the deadliest air accident of 2024.
The plane was carrying 181 people on board when the accident occurred.
Two survivors have been rescued from the wreckage, but the rest of the passengers and crew onbeard are presumed dead. The crash is one of a series of tragic accidents this year, highlighting ongoing concerns about aviation safety.
The Jeju Air flight was en route from Seoul to the island of Jeju when it crashed shortly after takeoff, leading to widespread devastation.
The incident has sparked a large-scale rescue operation, with emergency services continuing to comb through the wreckage for any remaining survivors.
This tragedy has surpassed earlier aviation disasters in 2024, including the August crash in Brazil and last week’s Azerbaijani aircraft crash in Kazakhstan, both of which resulted in significant casualties. The Jeju Air crash now stands as the deadliest aviation disaster of the year.
