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Jeju Air Disaster Death Toll Rises to 85 as Rescue Efforts Continue
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The death toll from the tragic Jeju Air South Korea, leaving dozens dead | Fox News”>plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has risen to 85, according to the latest confirmation from the South Korean Fire Fighting Authority. The number of fatalities has been steadily increasing as rescue efforts continue.
Initially reported as 28, the death toll climbed to 47, then 62, and has now reached 85. Among the confirmed victims, 25 are men and 37 are women, while the identities of the additional fatalities are still being verified. The airplane, carrying a total of 181 people — 175 passengers and 6 crew members — from South Korea and Thailand, crashed while attempting to land.
The accident was first reported at around 09:00 local time when emergency services received a call from Muan International Airport. The plane, with the flight number 7C2216 from Bangkok, lost control on the runway and collided with a wall. Footage from the scene showed the aircraft engulfed in smoke and flames after the impact.
Rescue teams and investigators are currently at the site to carry out evacuation and investigation tasks. South Korean Acting President Choi Sang-mok has ordered the mobilization of all available resources for the rescue operations.
In an evolving situation like this, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. As more information becomes available, we will continue to update our readers. (can/pta)
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