Transport Ministry launches investigation to determine cause of Air Busan plane fire

Turning to the latest on the investigation into Tuesday night's Air Busan aircraft fire at Gimhae International Airport.

South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport confirmed on Wednesday that neither the plane's wings nor its engine were damaged, which indicates that the fire was not caused by a fuselage issue.

Passengers who were on board told Yonhap News they saw smoke and flames emerging from an overhead bin at the rear of the aircraft, with some speculating that a battery pack or another electric device may have been the source.

Acting President Choi Sang-mok earlier in the day called for a thorough investigation and measures to prevent similar incidents.

All 1-hundred-69 passengers and seven crew members on the flight to Hong Kong were safely evacuated using emergency slides, though seven sustained minor injuries.