A South Korean Navy P-3 patrol aircraft crashed in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday afternoon.
According to officials, four crew members were on board at the time of the incident. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash while rescue teams rush to the scene.
Eyewitness reports indicate that thick smoke was seen rising from the mountains where the plane went down. Emergency responders, including firefighters and police, are actively working to assess the situation and locate survivors.
The Navy has confirmed the incident and stated that a thorough inquiry will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. This tragedy comes just months after another aviation disaster involving a Jeju Air passenger plane, which resulted in significant casualties.
