Five Indians Among 68 Killed in Nepal Plane Crash; Search for 4 Continues
A Yeti Airlines passenger plane crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in Nepal's Pokhara. 72 people, including five Indians, on board, are feared to be dead.
Pokhara: The Nepal Army said on Monday that they have not rescued anyone alive from the site of the plane crash in Pokhara on Sunday.
In Nepal's Pokhara, a Yeti Airlines passenger plane crashed into a river gorge while landing. There are 72 people on board, including five Indians.
Following Sunday's aircraft crash in Pokhara, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has called an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers.
An ATR 72 turboprop plane crashed en route from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Nepal. Nepalese authorities have tasked a special commission with investigating the crash's causes. Within 45 days, a report should be available.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, expressed grief and expressed his prayers for the bereaved families of the Nepal plane crash.
The PM tweeted, "Pained by the tragic air crash in Nepal in which precious lives have been lost, including Indian citizens. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families at this time."
S Jaishankar also expressed his grief over the incident and condoled with the victims. "Deeply grieved after hearing about the air crash in Pokhara, Nepal. Our thoughts are with the families affected," he tweeted.
The Nepal Civil Aviation Authority said the flight carried 68 passengers, including five Indians, four Russians, and one Irish.
It was reported earlier on Sunday that 68 passengers boarded the flight, including five Indians, four Russians, and one Irishman.