A tragic plane crash at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal

A tragic plane crash at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal

A Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu resulting in the tragic loss of 15 lives.

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The aircraft, with 19 people on board, was bound for the popular resort town of Pokhara when the accident occurred.

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As soon as the crash occurred, police and firefighters, swiftly arrived at the scene to carry out rescue operations

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