Remote area, no phone network make recue difficult

May 14, 2012 11:21

Sky News says police spokesman Binod Singh said the Agni Air plane crashed into a hill near Jomsom. He said there were 18 passengers and three crew members on board.

"It's a remote area so there is no telephone network but we fear there may be many deaths," Singh said. Of those on board the plane, sixteen passengers were Indian and two Westerners. Jomsom is about about 200 kilometres north west of the capital, Kathmandu.

This means that rescue will be difficult. Reports also say the Nepalese army and rescue teams are at the spot.

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