Two Surviving Crew Members Transported to Seoul Hospital "Conscious"

Two flight attendants who miraculously survived the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster at Muan International Airport have both been transferred to hospitals in Seoul.

At Muan International Airport, a Jeju Air passenger plane carrying 181 passengers collided with the outer wall of the runway during landing, causing a fire that resulted in a major disaster with most passengers dying. On the 29th, firefighters and forensic investigators were recovering the victims at the accident site on the runway of Muan International Airport, Jeollanam-do. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung

At the request of their families, flight attendant Lee (33), who was transferred from Mokpo Hanguk Hospital, arrived at the emergency medical center of Ewha Womans University Medical Center in Seoul at 4:13 PM. Lee was moved into the emergency room lying on a patient bed. The paramedic who transported Lee told reporters, "The patient was conscious" and "We even had a conversation on the way."

After a brief initial examination, Lee is undergoing detailed tests. Lee, who was responsible for passenger services at the rear of the plane, had previously been diagnosed at Mokpo Hanguk Hospital with a fractured left shoulder and head injuries, but her pulse was normal and she was able to walk.

The other surviving flight attendant, Koo (25), is also being transferred to Seoul at the request of their family. Koo also sustained injuries to the ankle and head but is reported to be in stable condition. Medical staff at Mokpo Hanguk Hospital who treated Koo said, "When the patient first arrived at the hospital, they were able to communicate where they were in pain, and their blood pressure was normal." However, they added, "There was significant bleeding from the right side of the head, suggesting possible vascular damage, and the right ankle was swollen, possibly due to being trapped under debris."

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