In a heartbreaking incident on Wednesday, a Saurya Airlines aircraft tragically crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's bustling capital. The devastating crash resulted in the loss of 18 lives, with one individual sustaining injuries and being hospitalized.
Mukesh Khanal, the marketing head of Saurya Airlines, shared with Reuters that the plane was scheduled for a month-long maintenance starting Thursday. However, the exact cause of the crash remains unclear, leaving many questions unanswered.
Emergency responders were quick to arrive at the scene, with firefighters bravely battling the flames engulfing the wreckage. Authorities cordoned off the area to manage the situation and begin their investigation into the unfortunate event.
The aviation community and families of the victims are reeling from the shock, calling for a thorough investigation to determine the factors that led to this tragic accident. As Nepal mourns the loss, attention turns to safety measures and protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
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Firefighting work underway at accident site of Nepal plane crash
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