US Bangla air crash update

At least 50 people have lost their lives as a US-Bangla airplane crashed while landing at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Death of 49 people have been officially confirmed while the condition of one person is still unknown. Similarly, 21 wounded are undergoing treatment in different hospitals. Among the injured, two have sustained minor injuries while others were partially burnt. Among the victims, who were taken to KMC hospital of Sinamangal after being rescued, 8 were declared dead. There were 67 passengers and four crew members on board the airplane. Among the 67 passengers, 33 were Nepali. According to the airport, 2 among the passengers were kids, 28 women and 41 men. The mishap took place when the airplane, flying from Dhaka to Kathmandu, plunged into a pit towards eastern side after it overshot while landing. The airplane caught fire right after the crash. Nepal Army, Armed Police Force (AFP) and Nepal Police were deployed for the rescue work following the crash. The injured were taken to the hospital via helicopter and ambulance. Meanwhile, the fire was taken under control in a short period of time. Tribhuwan Airport, which had halted its operation following the crash, resumed operation after 5 pm.