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News in English (USA) / 28.01.2025 / 19:00

Mass Evacuation at Busan Airport as Air Busan Plane Catches Fire

A passenger plane operated by Air Busan caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, necessitating the emergency evacuation of 176 passengers and crew. Fortunately, all individuals onboard escaped without fatalities, although three were reported injured during the evacuation process. Eyewitnesses observed huge clouds of smoke billowing from the aircraft as flames erupted from the tail shortly before takeoff. The incident has raised concerns about aviation safety in the region, coming in the wake of similar mishaps.
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