Nepal crash: At least 18 dead after plane skids off runway and catches fire

Footage shows the smouldering wreckage of a plane that crashed with 19 people onboard, killing at least five of them in Kathmandu, Nepal, this morning.The Bombardier CRJ 200 operated by Saurya Airlines was travelling to Pokhara when it reportedly skidded off the runway during take-off at around 11 am local time.Videos from the scene show a large fire with smoke rising at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Firefighters doused the fire to bring it under control.Airport spokesman Premnath Thakur said at least five people had died. Those onboard included the crew and passengers, which included airline technicians.The European Union has banned carriers from Nepal from using its airspace amid safety concerns. There have been at least 12 fatal jet crashes in the Himalayan region since 2010.