accident - Report: Plane crashes during takeoff in Nepal - Dead
In the Himalayan country Nepal, according to media reports, a plane has crashed during takeoff. Five bodies have reportedly been recovered at the crash site on Kathmandu's International Airport, as per the local newspaper "Kathmandu Post". The pilot was taken to a hospital. There were 19 people on board the plane of the Nepalese airline Saurya Airlines. An official confirmation of this was not available initially.
The plane reportedly veered off the runway during takeoff with Pokhara, Nepal as its destination, quoted the airport spokesperson. From a distance, a large smoke cloud was visible in the photos. Further information was not available initially.
The incident marked Nepal's third major air traffic accident in recent years, as highlighted by aviation safety experts. The crash site was located in a challenging terrain near Kathmandu's International Airport, with the Himalayas serving as a dramatic backdrop. The Nepalese government has pledged to enhance safety measures following this accident, aiming to prevent future incidents in the country's air traffic.
