A forest fire broke out in Gangneung city in South Korea’s Gangwon province and spread rapidly due to strong winds. Gangwon Province Governor Kim Jin-tae announced that more than 170 hectares of land were burned to ash. Three thousand people in risky areas were evacuated. Authorities believe the fire was caused by a tree knocking over electrical cables due to the wind.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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