A tragic plane crash occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, killing 18 out of 19 people on board a Pokhara-bound flight operated by Saurya Airlines. The accident happened during takeoff when the aircraft veered off the runway and burst into flames. The pilot survived and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Dramatic footage from the scene showed the plane engulfed in high flames and thick black smoke. The flight, which took off around 11 am, carried only technical staff and no passengers. The bodies of the victims have been recovered, and rescue operations are ongoing at the site.
Authorities have shut down Tribhuvan International Airport following the incident, causing disruptions to both international and domestic flights. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and the airport remains closed as rescue and recovery efforts continue.