Rescue becomes difficult as plane fell into a gorge after crash, 29 dead bodies recovered from crash site so far

Rescue becomes difficult as plane fell into a gorge after crash, 29 dead bodies recovered from crash site so far
By SANDESH SHRESTHA
Published: January 15, 2023 02:12 PM

POKHARA, Jan 15: Rescuers are finding it difficult to expedite rescue efforts as the Yeti Airline aircraft that met with an accident in Pokhara fell into the gorge of Seti. 

An ATR-72 aircraft of Yeti Airlines on its way to Pokhara from Kathmandu crashed into the Seti Gorge on the eastern side of Pokhara's old airport. Police said that the bodies of 29 people have been recovered from the crash site so far. 

There were a total of 68 passengers and four crew members onboard the ill-fated plane. The plane had crashed seconds before landing at Pokhara International Airport. The plane was found crashed in Seti gorge between the old airport and the housing developed by Sitaram KC Group. Rescue efforts have become difficult as the plane fell into a gorge. 

Shortly after the crash, police reached and started a rescue operation. However, police said that it was not possible to deploy enough manpower. Police said that bringing the fire under control was difficult as the fire engine could not reach the gorge where the crash took place. As a result, the fire is yet to be brought under control although the accident occurred at 10:58 in the morning.

Gyan Bahadur Khadka, police spokesman, Kaski, said that there was a problem in the rescue due to geographical difficulties. He said, "We are trying to rescue as quickly as possible. But there is a problem due to geographical difficulties.”

After the aircraft crashed in the center of Pokhara, a crowd gathered around the accident site. Spokesman Khadka said that this has hampered the rescue process. He said, "There is a crowd of thousands. Due to the crowd, there has been a problem in the rescue as even the ambulance and fire brigade has been hindered.” 

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