A plane has caught fire at a South Korean airport and rescue work is underway

By The Associated Press

Posted Dec 28, 2024 08:57:16 PM.

Last Updated Dec 28, 2024 09:01:16 PM.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The emergency office says a plane has caught fire at a southern South Korean airport after its landing gear malfunctioned.

The office said the fire was put out Sunday and rescue officials were trying to remove passengers from the plane at the airport in the southern South Korean city of Muan.

It said more than more than 170 people were abord the plane.

The Associated Press

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