A tragic accident unfolded at the crack of dawn in the South Korean city of Muan involving a passenger aircraft with 181 holiday travelers on board. The plane reportedly crashed on the airport’s runway before colliding with a wall, resulting in a massive explosion.

The aftermath saw the aircraft overshoot its runway, and upon impact with the barrier, it turned into a fiery blaze.

Tragically, more than 179 passengers are currently believed to have lost their lives as the plane skidded off the runway. Initial inquiries have pinpointed the aircraft as a Jeju Air flight returning from Bangkok when the sudden calamity occurred.

In a silver lining amidst the devastation, reports from regional news channels have mentioned a near-miracle with two individuals, who were part of the flight’s crew, being rescued alive.

Chilling footage captured the very moment when the 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 aircraft lost control over the runway, eventually crashing into a concrete wall before bursting into flames.

The nation’s foreign office has shared preliminary findings indicating potential landing gear failure due to a bird strike. However, this information is provisional, and the public waits anxiously for more comprehensive details on the horrific event. This crash is considered to be among the deadliest in the history of aviation within South Korea.