Plane carrying 181 crashes into fence in South Korea

A plane carrying 175 passengers and six flight attendants drove off the runway and crashed into a fence at Muan International Airport in South Korea, according to the Yonhap news agency.

The Jeju Air plane, was arriving from Thailand and the accident took place as it was landing, the report said. 

It reported there were 23 casualties, though their conditions were unknown. 

Photos shared by local media showed smoke coming out of the plane.

Fire authorities said a blaze had  been put out and that passengers were being rescued from the plane’s tail. 

According to AP, the emergency office said a landing gear malfunctioned on the plane. 

AP/Reuters 

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