US-Bangla Airlines flight crashes in Kathmandu
The plane was carrying 67 passengers and four crew members, according to media reports.
“We have just received word that a flight from Dhaka to Kathmandu has had an accident," said US-Bangla Airlines spokesman Kamrul Islam said. “We will release more details as we receive them.”
Nepal Tourism Ministry Joint Secretary Suresh Acharya said 17 injured passengers have been rescued and sent to different hospitals for treatment, according to The Kathmandu Post.
The flight swerved off the runway during landing and crashed into a soccer field about 2:20pm, The Kathmandu Post reported, citing an airport spokesman.
The airplane caught fire after the crash, the newspaper said. Images on social media showed heavy black smoke rising from the airport.
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