29 December 2024
Thai PM expressed condolences to the families of the victims
Thailand’s Prime Minister Patongtaran Shinawatra expressed his deep condolences to the families of those affected by the Jeju Air plane crash through a post on social platform X.
Patongtarn said he had ordered the Foreign Ministry to provide immediate assistance, as well as investigate whether any Thai citizens were on board the plane. The plane started its journey in the Thai capital Bangkok.
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29 December 2024
Airline CEO says plane has never had any prior accidents
Jeju Jet CEO Kim E-bae has publicly apologized for the airline’s plane crash that killed at least 96 people.
In a brief media briefing, Kim said supporting the bereaved was the airline’s top priority, adding that the plane that crashed had no previous record of accidents.
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29 December 2024
The fire department says the passenger has a “very slim chance” of survival.
According to a South Korean fire department official, there was little chance that the remaining passengers of the crashed Jeju Air flight could survive.
“Passengers were ejected from the aircraft after hitting the barrier, with little chance of survival,” the local fire department said in a statement.
At least 96 of the plane’s 181 passengers have already been confirmed dead, while two people – both crew members – have so far been evacuated alive.
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