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Passenger plane catches fire at South Korean airport. All 176 people on board are evacuated

A passenger plane operated by Air Busan caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport, prompting the evacuation of all 176 people on board, as stated by the Transport Ministry.
Three individuals suffered minor injuries during the evacuation, which was facilitated by emergency slides, according to local fire authorities.
The fire was completely extinguished at 11:31 p.m., about one hour after firefighters arrived at the scene, reported the National Fire Agency.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and Airbus is in communication with Air Busan for further details, as confirmed by Airbus.

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