New Delhi, Jan 15, 2023, SPA -- A passenger plane with 72 people onboard has crashed near Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, the daily newspaper Kathmandu Post reported Sunday, according to AP.

The plane was carrying a total of 68 passengers and four crew members, the newspaper reported, quoting a spokesperson for Yeti Airlines. The newspaper reported that rescue operations are underway.

Images and videos shared on Twitter showed plumes of smoke billowing from the crash site.

Source: Saudi Press Agency