Plane Crash Near Pokhara Airport in Nepal Leaves Dozens Killed

Kathmandu, 15 Jan (ONA) --- Dozens of people died after a plane with 72 people on board crashed near an airport in central Nepal.

The Yeti Airlines flight from Kathmandu to the tourist town of Pokhara crashed on landing before catching fire.

At least 64 people are confirmed to have died, police said. Several critically injured survivors were taken to hospital, unconfirmed reports said.

The flight set out with 68 passengers on board, including at least 15 foreign nationals, and four crew members.

---Ends/Thuraiya/AG