Tragedy in Kathmandu: Saurya Airlines Plane Crashes During Takeoff

A Saurya Airlines aircraft with 19 people on board crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fire ignited by the crash has been extinguished, and rescue operations by police and firefighters are ongoing. The pilot has been hospitalized. Further details on passengers' conditions are unknown.

A Saurya Airlines aircraft, carrying 19 people including aircrew, crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning.

The accident occurred around 11 am as the plane was heading towards Pokhara, according to sources. The pilot has been taken to the hospital, while details about the passengers remain unknown.

Following the crash, a fire broke out but has now been extinguished. Ongoing rescue operations are being conducted by police and firefighters.