South Korea plane crash Highlights: 2 crew members conscious, admitted to hospital

South Korea plane crash live: Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei addressed "the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery for the injured of this tragic incident".

In the statement he also expressed “condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Republic of Korea and Thailand”.

South Korea plane crash live: US officials from the national transport safety board will assist South Korea's aviation authority with its investigation into the Jeju Air crash in Muan, along with aid from Boeing, reported Reuters.

South Korea plane crash live: Chinese president Xi Jinping quoted by China's state broadcaster CCTV, expressing shock about the tragic plane crash that took 179 lives in South Korea.

"I express our deep condolences to the victims, sincere sympathy for the victims' families, and wish those injured a speedy recovery," he said, reported AP.

South Korea plane crash live: The Boeing air plane model 737-800, manufactured in 2009, has a history of accidents, according to The Korea Times.

The plane model operated by China Eastern Airlines crashed into a mountain near Wuzhou, China, killing all 132 passengers and crew on board in March 2022.

In April 2024, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced an engine issues during takeoff, although no passengers died.

South Korea plane crash live: The United Arab Emirates on Sunday released an official statement expressing its solidarity and sincere condolences to South Korea for the Jeju Air plane crash which left 179 people dead.

The ministry of foreign affairs extended its sympathy to South Korea and its people, and to the families of the victims of the tragedy.

South Korea plane crash live: The only two survivors of the Jeju Air plane crash were unable to recall the event when taken to hospital, reported The Korea Times.

While they were both conscious and not suffering from major injuries they were not able to remember the crash which led to the death of 179 passengers.

Doctors attributed the disorientation of the survivors to the shock and panic they experienced in the traumatic accident, reported The Korea Times.

South Korea plane crash live: The two survivors of the tragic Jeju Air plane crash are conscious after being taken to safety by emergency workers. Officials told AFP that they were not in a life threatening condition.

85 women, 84 men and 10 others whose genders weren't immediately identifiable — died in the plane crash on Sunday.

South Korea plane crash live: Of the 179 passengers who died in the plane crash, only 65 have been identified," the fire department told AFP.

South Korea plane crash live: 179 of the 181 passengers on the Jeju airline flight which crashed on Sunday have been confirmed dead.

Only 2 survivors, both flight attendants, have been recovered.

South Korea plane crash live: Flight 7C2216's crash is the first fatal accident in the history of Jeju Air, one of South Korea's largest low-cost carriers, since it was launched in 2005.

177 out of 181 passengers are dead, with two survivors and two more missing.

South Korea plane crash live: The South Korean government had declared that the country will observe a national mourning period until January 4, 2025 due to the Jeju airlines plane crash which killed 177 people.

South Korea plane crash live: Pope Francis sent his prayers on Sunday to the victims of a plane crash in South Korea that has killed 177 people.

"My thoughts are with the many families in South Korea who are mourning today following the dramatic plane crash. I join in prayer for the survivors and the dead," Francis said.

South Korea plane crash live: UK foreign secretary David Lammy paid his “heartfelt condolences” to the people of South Korea and Thailand after a plane crash killed at least 177.

In a post on X he said, “Deeply saddened by news of the plane crash overnight in South Korea. My heartfelt condolences go out to the people of South Korea and Thailand, and all those that have lost loved ones.”

South Korea plane crash live: Five of the dead passengers in the Jeju airlines plane crash were children under the age of 10, authorities told AFP.

The youngest passenger on board was a three-year-old. Till now 177 people have been declared dead and two flight attendants were rescued.

South Korea plane crash live: The death toll in the South Korean Jeju airlines plane crash has become 177 out of 181 passengers, as confirmed by news agency Yonhap.

South Korea plane crash live: In a Facebook post on Sunday, South korean president Yoon, who has been suspended, expressed his condolences towards the families of the victims.

South Korea plane crash live: There was little chance that remaining passengers on a crashed Jeju Air flight survived, a South Korean fire department official told AFP Sunday.

"Passengers were ejected from the aircraft after it collided with the barrier, leaving little chance of survival," the official said.

South Korea plane crash live: German chancellor Olaf Scholz took to X to offer his condolences to the families of those who died in a horrific Jeju airlines plane crash in South Korea.

“We have received terrible news of a plane crash in South Korea with many fatalities. Our condolences go out to the families of those killed in the crash and we wish the injured a speedy recovery,” he said in his post.

South Korea plane crash live: India's ambassador in South Korea, Amit Kumar expressed his condolences for the people who lost their lives in the Jeju airlines flight crash in South Korea on Sunday.

In a post on X he said, “Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic plane crash at Muan airport today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to bereaved family members. The Indian Embassy stands in solidarity with the people & government of RoK in this difficult hour.”

South Korea plane crash live: South Korean fire department officials confirmed that 174 passengers out of 181 died in the Jeju airlines flight that crashed in Muan, reported AP

South Korea plane crash live: South Korea's acting president Choi Sang-mok, held an emergency meeting with cabinet members to discuss rescue operations before heading to Muan, his office said, according to AFP.

"I believe no words of consolation would suffice for the bereaved families who have suffered this tragedy," said Choi.

"The entire government is working closely together to manage the aftermath of the accident, dedicating all available resources, while making every effort to ensure thorough support for the bereaved families," he added.

South Korea plane crash live: Witnesses to the Jeju airlines plane crash in Muan, South Korea told news agency Yonhap that they saw flames in the jet's engine and heard multiple explosions before the incident.

Videos aired by local TV stations show the plane attempting to land without its landing gear deployed, reported AFP.

South Korea plane crash live: The fire department has confirmed that 167 have died in the plane that crashed in Muan, South Korea on Sunday. There were 181 passengers on board the flight.

South Korea plane crash live: The South Korean transport ministry sent a warning about a bird strike to the plane which crashed leading to the death of 151 people, reported Reuters.

Confirmed death toll of the 'Jeju Air Flight 2216 Accident' in Muan has risen to 151, according to the firefighting agency.