A dramatic fire incident at Gimhae International Airport resulted in the evacuation of 176 individuals from an Air Busan plane destined for Hong Kong.
Air Busan Aircraft Erupts in Flames at Gimhae International Airport
Air Busan Aircraft Erupts in Flames at Gimhae International Airport
Evacuation of passengers and crew a swift response to fiery incident before scheduled flight to Hong Kong.
In an alarming turn of events on Tuesday evening, an Air Busan aircraft caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, just moments before its scheduled takeoff to Hong Kong, officials confirmed to Yonhap news agency. The fire erupted near the aircraft's tail at approximately 10:30 PM, leading to the immediate evacuation of all 169 passengers and seven crew members onboard.
According to fire department reports from Busan, while the swift emergency response was commendable, a few individuals sustained minor injuries during the evacuation process. Eyewitness videos aired on local media captured dramatic scenes of smoke rising from the aircraft along with deployed evacuation slides, and fire engines rapidly surrounding the flaming plane.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and further updates on the situation are anticipated as details emerge.
According to fire department reports from Busan, while the swift emergency response was commendable, a few individuals sustained minor injuries during the evacuation process. Eyewitness videos aired on local media captured dramatic scenes of smoke rising from the aircraft along with deployed evacuation slides, and fire engines rapidly surrounding the flaming plane.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and further updates on the situation are anticipated as details emerge.
