Seoul, South Korea – The number of people injured in an airplane fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan has risen to seven, all sustaining minor injuries, fire authorities confirmed Wednesday.
On Tuesday night, an Air Busan plane bound for Hong Kong caught fire at its tail while preparing for takeoff. The incident prompted the evacuation of all 176 passengers and crew members on board.
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Initially, authorities reported three casualties, but after further examinations, the tally was revised to seven. Fire officials in Busan stated that the injured individuals are receiving treatment at hospitals.
Among the victims, four were crew members who experienced chest discomfort due to smoke inhalation. The other three—two individuals in their 50s and a woman in her 70s—reported pain in their tailbones and backs.
Despite the incident, Gimhae International Airport was operating normally as of Wednesday, with 279 scheduled flights proceeding as planned. However, eight Air Busan flights were canceled.
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