A tragic accident occurred when a Nepal Airlines aircraft crashed while taking off from Kathmandu Airport, resulting in the deaths of 18 people.

According to the airport officials, the plane skidded off the runway during takeoff, leading to the disaster.

The aircraft had 19 people on board, including the crew.

The captain of the plane was rescued in an injured state and transported to a hospital for treatment.

According to international media reports, the exact cause of the crash remains unknown.