Dozens killed in South Korea's Muan as plane veers off runway and crashes
A South Korean passenger plane has veered off the runway and crashed at an airport in the southwestern city of Muan, killing at least 28 people, according to the Yonhap news agency.
The accident took place on Sunday when the Jeju Air plane was landing at the Muan International Airport, Yonhap reported.
It was carrying 175 passengers and six flight attendants and was flying back from Thailand.
Photos shared by local media showed smoke coming out of the plane.
One person was found alive as the rescue mission was continuing, according to Yonhap.
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