Sri Lanka saddened over loss from plane crash in South Korea

29 Dec, 2024

Sri Lanka is saddened over the loss from the plane crash in South Korea, the Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said.

The Foreign Ministry said that it is with deep sadness that Sri Lanka learned of the tragic loss of life and injury caused by the crash of Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 at Muan Airport, Republic? of Korea on Sunday.

“The Government of Sri Lanka conveys heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident. May they find fortitude to overcome this loss. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with those? injured for a full and speedy recovery,” the Foreign Ministry said.

At least 177 people are dead after a plane crashed while landing at an airport in South Korea. Two survivors were pulled from the debris and taken to hospital.

The Boeing 737-800 flight – operated by airline Jeju Air – had 181 people on board including six flight staff and was arriving at Muan Airport from Bangkok, Thailand. (Colombo Gazette)

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