May 14, 2012
Rachel Jubel
PLANE CRASH IN NEPAL :: 15 DEAD INCLUDING INDIANS
Fifteen people killed in a plane crash in Nepal on Monday,including Indians, Danish nationals and Nepalese. The plane crashed after hitting a hill top of Himalaya.The rescuers have so far recovered nine bodies. 9N AIG Agni Air plane was crashed. It was flying from Pokhara to Jomsom airport."The accident happened less than one mile from the airport," Purusottam Shakya of the air traffic control said.
The high-altitude Jomsom airport, about 200 km northwest of the capital, is the gateway to Muktinath temple, a popular pilgrimage for Nepalis and Indians. The temple, situated more than 2,600 m above sea level, is about six hours walk from Jomsom.
According to the press release issued by the Indian embassy in Nepal, of the 18 passengers, 16 were Indians. Six people were rescued alive from the crash, out of which 3 were Indian nationals. These include Tirumala Kidambi Sreekanth, Tirumala Kidambi Sreevardhini and Tirumala Kidambi Sreepada and are undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Pokhara. The others 13 Indians are feared dead.The Indian embassy is in close contact with the Nepalese authorities and are helping in the search and relief operation.
Fifteen people killed in a plane crash in Nepal on Monday,including Indians, Danish nationals and Nepalese. The plane crashed after hitting a hill top of Himalaya.The rescuers have so far recovered nine bodies. 9N AIG Agni Air plane was crashed. It was flying from Pokhara to Jomsom airport."The accident happened less than one mile from the airport," Purusottam Shakya of the air traffic control said.
The high-altitude Jomsom airport, about 200 km northwest of the capital, is the gateway to Muktinath temple, a popular pilgrimage for Nepalis and Indians. The temple, situated more than 2,600 m above sea level, is about six hours walk from Jomsom.
According to the press release issued by the Indian embassy in Nepal, of the 18 passengers, 16 were Indians. Six people were rescued alive from the crash, out of which 3 were Indian nationals. These include Tirumala Kidambi Sreekanth, Tirumala Kidambi Sreevardhini and Tirumala Kidambi Sreepada and are undergoing treatment at Manipal Hospital in Pokhara. The others 13 Indians are feared dead.The Indian embassy is in close contact with the Nepalese authorities and are helping in the search and relief operation.
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