Nepal plane crash leaves at least 18 dead | BBC News

At least 18 people have been killed after a plane crashed while it was taking off from Nepal's capital of Kathmandu.

The pilot, who is currently receiving treatment in hospital, is the only survivor.

Nineteen people were on the Saurya Airlines test flight on Wednesday, including technical staff members of the airline and two crew members.

Airport authorities have not been able to confirm the cause of the accident.

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