KATHMANDU, July 24: Authorities have shut down the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) following a plane crash near the airport this morning.
Saurya Airlines plane with 19 onboard crashes at TIA

Dozens of international and domestic flights have been affected due to the airport closure.
A Saurya Airlines aircraft met with an accident near the TIA during take-off. There were 19 people onboard including the crew members.