120 people died after the South Korean plane crashed, two in hospital

At least 120 people died in a plane crash at Muan Airport in South Korea, the local fire department said, and two survivors were brought to the hospital, according to a report.

A total of 181 people were on board the plane. Firefighters fear that, apart from the two survivors, the remaining 179 passengers and crew have died.

The survivors were workers, Yonhap news agency reported, citing authorities. The report said one of the two found smoke coming from one of the engines.

Several eyewitnesses on the ground reported seeing flames coming from one of the turbines and hearing a loud noise, Yonhap reported.

Based on initial findings, authorities think the pilots were unable to extend the landing gear due to a bird strike that caused the crash.