Plane crash at Kathmandu airport

March 12, 2018 15:17

Just in: A passenger plane crashes at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu at around 2:20 pm IST.

Early reports say that the plane, operated by US-Bangla, a Bangladeshi airline, veered off the runway while landing on Monday afternoon, causing a blaze that firefighters have been tackling.

About 71 people were thought to be on board, of which 17 have been rescued.

A number of people have been injured, Nepal police spokesperson Manoj Neupane told BBC News Nepali.

The plane can reportedly carry 78 passengers, local news site My Republica reported. More details awaited.

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