A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, where a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed, resulting in the loss of 18 lives. An additional person was hospitalized following the crash.
Mukesh Khanal, the marketing head of Saurya Airlines, revealed that the plane was scheduled to undergo maintenance for a month starting the following Thursday. \"It is unclear why it crashed,\" Khanal stated, according to Reuters.
Witnesses interviewed by CGTN Stringer described the harrowing moments of the crash. One witness recounted, \"We were afraid and shivering,\" highlighting the fear and uncertainty experienced by those present during the tragedy.
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Stringer Dispatch: Witnesses recall moment of fatal Nepal plane crash
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