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Death toll in Nepal plane crash rises to 68

NEW DELHI, Jan 15 At least 68 dead in the crash of a passenger plane in Nepal, the Republic TV channel reports, citing a statement from the Civil Aviation Authority.
«At the moment, the death toll is 68,» the report says.
A Yeti Airlines ATR 72 turboprop passenger aircraft flying from Kathmandu crashed on Sunday between the old and new Pokhara airport. According to an airline spokesman, there were 68 passengers and four crew members on board. The causes of the emergency are being investigated. According to the Russian Embassy in Nepal, there were four Russians on board the plane. According to the Indian TV channel News18, all passengers and crew members of the plane were killed.

The search and rescue operation at the crash site continues.

Nepalese authorities have formed a commission to investigate the causes of the plane crash in Nepal, it is expected to submit a report within 45 days.
Passenger plane crash in Nepal

Yeti Airlines' ATR 72 turboprop passenger plane flying from Kathmandu crashed between the old and new Pokhara airport.


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An ATR 72 turboprop passenger aircraft operated by Yeti Airlines flying from Kathmandu crashed between the old and new Pokhara airport.

< p>Among the passengers of the crashed plane were 15 foreigners, including citizens of Russia, India, Korea, Ireland, Argentina, France and Australia. />
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Among the passengers of the crashed plane were 15 foreigners, including citizens of Russia, India, Korea, Ireland, Argentina, France and Australia.

The embassy in Kathmandu is investigating the fate of the four Russians who were on board the liner.
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The embassy in Kathmandu is investigating the fate of the four Russians who were on board the liner.

An eyewitness reported that the plane lost speed during landing and fell to the left wing, then an explosion.


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An eyewitness reported that the aircraft lost speed and fell on the left wing, then an explosion thundered.

Local residents believe that the pilot sent the liner into the gorge of the Seti River, trying to take it away from the city. 7

Locals suggest that the pilot sent the liner into the gorge of the Seti River, trying to take it away from the city.

The Nepalese authorities declared a one-day mourning on Monday, January 16, to express condolences to the families air crash victims.


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The Nepalese authorities declared a one-day mourning on Monday, January 16, to express condolences to the families of the victims of the plane crash.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Nepalese President Bidhya Devi Bhandari because of the death of people in the plane crash.< /p>
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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Nepalese President Bidhya Devi Bhandari over the loss of life in a plane crash.

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Yeti Airlines' ATR 72 turboprop passenger aircraft flying from Kathmandu crashed between the old and new Pokhara airport.

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Among the passengers of the crashed aircraft were 15 foreigners, including citizens of Russia, India, Korea, Ireland, Argentina, France and Australia.

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The Embassy in Kathmandu is investigating the fate of four Russians who were on board the liner.

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An eyewitness reported that the plane lost speed during landing approach and fell on the left wing, then an explosion occurred.

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Local residents believe that the pilot sent the liner into the gorge of the Seti River, trying to take it away from the city.

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The Nepalese authorities declared a one-day mourning on Monday, January 16, to express condolences to the families of the victims of the plane crash.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Nepalese President Bidhya Devi Bhandari over the death of people in a plane crash.

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