Many died
The plane crashed in Nepal
July 24, 2024, 9:07 am
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The plane took off from the airport in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu on a domestic flight with 19 people on board. But she veered off the runway and crashed. At least five people died, according to Nepali state television.
In the Himalayan state of Nepal, a plane with 19 people on board skidded off the runway while taking off from an airport in Kathmandu, Nepal state television reported. According to preliminary reports, five bodies have been recovered from the crash site at the international airport in the capital Kathmandu, local newspaper “Kathmandu Post” wrote. According to medical sources at a local hospital, the pilot survived. The condition of the other passengers on the flight is unknown.
According to state television, the plane belonged to Shourya Airlines. It was on the way to Pokhara, a major tourist hub of the Himalayan state. According to a police official, it was a test flight. News website “Kabarhub” reported that the plane skidded on the tarmac and then caught fire. Tribhuvan International Airport, the main airport for international and domestic flights in Nepal, has been closed. Rescue workers were on the job.
Military pictures taken from the crash site show the plane’s fuselage destroyed and burned down to the scaffolding. Local media showed images of smoke rising. Garbage was strewn in a ditch. The fire was brought under control.
The aviation industry in Nepal has seen tremendous growth in recent years. But due to inadequate training and maintenance, safety is poor. The European Union has banned all Nepalese airlines from operating in the European Union due to security concerns. That means flights from the Himalayan state are no longer allowed to take off or land in Europe.
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