A passenger plane has caught fire before takeoff at an airport in South Korea, but all 176 people on board have been safely evacuated.

A South Korean plane caught fire at Gimhae Airport, leading to the safe evacuation of 176 people. Investigations are ongoing following recent incidents.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

A passenger plane carrying 176 individuals caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Tuesday night. The fire occurred just before the aircraft was set to take off. Fortunately, all passengers and crew were evacuated safely, as per local reports.

A plane was reported on fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. Fire authorities responded promptly, and fortunately, no casualties were reported. This incident occurred as per the Yonhap news agency report.

The Air Busan flight was scheduled to depart Gimhae International Airportin Busan for Hong Kong when a fire erupted in the rear cabin of the aircraft about 10.15pm local time on Tuesday, according to South Korea’s Transport Ministry.

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