Saurya Airlines Plane Crashes in Nepal, Leaving 18 Dead
A Saurya Airlines plane crashed during takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday morning, killing 18 of the 19 people on board. The plane, a Bombardier CRJ-200ER, was en route to Pokhara when it skidded off the runway and caught fire.
The crash occurred around 11 am local time. Rescue operations are underway, and the fire has been extinguished. The pilot of the aircraft has been transported to a nearby hospital. The condition of the remaining passenger is unknown.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. Nepal's aviation industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, but safety concerns persist due to inadequate training and maintenance practices. The European Union has barred all Nepali airlines from operating within its airspace over these safety issues.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as they become available.