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Eighteen Killed In Plane Crash At Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport

A devastating plane crash occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, resulting in the loss of 18 lives. The tragic incident took place around 11 a.m. when a Saurya Airlines plane, bound for Pokhara, crashed shortly after take-off from the runway.

According to Premnath Thakur, spokesperson for TIA, the plane went down just moments after lifting off, with eyewitnesses describing a horrific scene of the aircraft plunging to the ground and erupting into a massive ball of fire.

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Of the 19 people on board, 18 bodies have been recovered, as confirmed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The sole survivor, Captain Manish Shakya, was rescued and rushed to the hospital, police reported.

Emergency responders, including firefighters, Nepal Police, and the Nepali Army, are currently conducting a rescue operation at the scene. Details of the incident are still awaited as investigations continue.

This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the nation, and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims.

Richa Kaushik

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