Nepal plane crash: 18 killed in plane crash during take off, pilot under treatment

A Surya Airlines plane caught fire at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). According to the Kathmandu Valley Police, efforts are on to control the fire, while the cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained. There were 19 people on board the plane apart from the crew member. According to the local media of Nepal, the plane of Shaurya Airlines caught fire at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. It is being said that this incident took place while the plane going to Pokhara was leaving the runway during take off.

Fear of death for all

This incident has created chaos at the airport. It is being said that 19 people including 15 passengers and 4 crew members were on board the plane, it is feared that all the people will die. According to the information, 5 dead bodies have been found so far. It is also being said that 37-year-old Captain MR Shakya is being taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police and fire brigade teams are engaged in rescue and relief work.

Relief and rescue work is going on at the scene after the accident at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport. The rescue team has brought the fire of the plane under control. The captain who has been taken to the hospital. After he recovers, he will be questioned about the entire incident.

Several flights diverted

In the video that has come out, it can be seen how serious his condition is. Many flights have been diverted after this incident. As a precaution after this accident, flights arriving at Tribhuvan Airport have been diverted to Lucknow and Kolkata.