Nepal crash Dozens killed as plane crashes near Pokhara airport

Dozens of people have been killed 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. Videos posted on social media show an aircraft flying low over a populated area before banking sharply.

At least 08 people are confirmed to have died officials said Several critically injured survivors were taken to hospital unconfirmed report said

Local resident media Dhvya Dhakal told she rushed to the crash site after seeing the aircraft plunge from the sky shortly after 11.00 am Local time.