A Shaurya Airlines plane crashed accidentally while taking off at #TibhuvanInternationalAirport in #Kathmandu ,the capital of #Nepal. As a result, 18 of the 19 people on board, including the crew, were killed, while Filet was seriously injured.#NepalPlaneCrash #planecrash pic.twitter.com/jg0V2wfXY3
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:28am on 24 Jul 2024,Wednesday International
Tragedy struck at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport as a Saurya Airlines plane crashed during takeoff, killing at least 18 people. The Pokhara-bound flight had 19 on board, including crew. A shocking video captured the moment of impact, showing a burst of flames and grey smoke billowing from the aircraft. The pilot, the sole survivor, was taken to hospital for treatment. The crash occurred around 11 am this morning. An investigation is likely to follow. The incident has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry and raised concerns about air safety in the region.