A Saurya Airlines aircraft, carrying 19 individuals including crew members, has crashed during take-off at Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, as reported by local media.
Nepali officials confirmed the incident occurred on Wednesday. Preliminary reports from the Kathmandu Post indicate that five bodies have been recovered from the crash site.
According to an airport spokesperson, the plane skidded off the runway while attempting to take off. The aircraft was reportedly en route to Pokhara, although this detail has yet to be officially confirmed.
Emergency responders, including security personnel and firefighters, are actively working to extinguish the flames and rescue survivors.
“Some bodies have been recovered, and several injured individuals have been transported to the hospital,” the spokesperson stated. “The cause of the accident remains unclear at this time.”
Photos captured from a distance revealed a substantial cloud of smoke. Initial reports did not provide any additional details.