On Wednesday, a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The accident occurred around 11 AM, with the plane en route to Pokhara. There were 19 individuals on board, including crew members, according to Premnath Thakur, spokesperson for the airport.
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Emergency services, including police and firefighters, are on-site conducting rescue operations. At this time, the cause of the crash and the extent of casualties remain unclear. This is a developing story.