Plane Crash in Nepal Leaves 19 Passengers Shaken
A Saurya airline plane with 19 passengers on board crashed while attempting to take off from Kathmandu airport. The flight was headed to Pokhara, a popular resort town. No injuries have been reported as yet, and an investigation into the accident is underway.
A plane operated by Saurya Airlines with 19 passengers on board crashed while attempting to take off from Kathmandu airport on Wednesday, according to state television in Nepal.
The ill-fated flight was en route to Pokhara, a resort town known for its scenic beauty and adventure tourism.
No injuries have been reported so far, but authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. The incident has raised concerns about air safety in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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