Deaths and injuries in a plane crash during take-off in Nepal

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24-07-2024, 19:46

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Eighteen people were killed after a plane crashed and caught fire while it was taking off from Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
The pilot, who is currently receiving treatment in hospital, is the only survivor of Wednesday's fatal accident after being rescued from the burning wreckage.
The Saurya Airlines flight was carrying 17 company employees, including technical staff, as well as two crew members. It was bound for the Himalayan tourism hub of Pokhara in the country's west.
Nepal's aviation industry has a poor safety record that has been attributed to multiple factors over the years, from unpredictable weather to lax regulations.