Kathmandu: An Air India aircraft carrying 242 passengers crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Wednesday, according to Indian media reports.
The aircraft was reportedly on its final approach when it encountered technical difficulties and went down near the airport vicinity. The flight was believed to be arriving from an international destination.
Full details regarding the flight origin and nature of the malfunction are yet to be confirmed.
Emergency services, including fire brigades, police, and medical teams, were deployed to the scene.
Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to evacuate passengers and crew from the wreckage.
There has been no official confirmation of casualties or injuries. Both Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have yet to release statements regarding the incident.
Television footage showed plumes of smoke rising from the crash site, with aircraft debris scattered across the area. Eyewitnesses in nearby neighborhoods reported hearing a loud explosion moments before the crash.