One of the worst accidents in Nepal took place last Sunday. A plane carrying 72 passengers crashed on January 15, taking with it the lives of at least 67 people. The toll is very heavy, and comes on top of many other plane accidents that have already occurred in the region. According to’AFP, « 31 [corps] were transported to hospitals”while the other 36 were found at the bottom of a ravine.
An absolutely horrible scene. All the more so since the death of 67 passengers has so far been confirmed, no survivors has not yet been found. The last five passengers remain missing, for the time being. To add to the drama, a video of one of the passengers was discovered and is now circulating on social networks. She precisely films the plane at the very moment when it crashes!
A video of the plane crash in Nepal on January 15 circulates on social networks
The plane in question crashed near the local airport of Pokhara, in central Nepal. He was flying from the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, to reach Pokhara. This city is above all known as a high place of pilgrimage in the country. But it also attracts many trek enthusiasts and outdoor activities. Moreover, several French were discovered among the victims of the accident.
As for the video in question, it was taken by one of the passengers of the flight when it crashed. More precisely, it begins when the airplane is flying normally, with no apparent anomaly. The passenger, whose fate we do not know today, thus shows inside the device as well as the surroundings. Then nothing. For a few seconds, the video flickers, before stopping on what appears to be fire.
Difficult images
The video thus includes difficult pictures. A feeling of unease also accompanies its viewing, since it is certain that most of the people present there are no longer of this world. What is also striking is the speed with which the plane flipped and crashed. A situation that is not new, however, since Nepal is known as one of the riskiest countries in the world for plane flights.
As Geo magazine reportsthe “Nepal represents a difficult terrain and environment for the operation of an airline”. Which explains that plane crashes are not uncommon there. Moreover, the aircraft that fly over the region are sometimes specifically designed for these routes! Some of the main problems causing accidents include high winds and unstable weather.
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Posting the video on social media was not unanimous. Some Internet users have made it clear, in the comments, that its dissemination does not respect the memory of the victims of this theft. The problem mainly comes from the fact that it shows passengers who are certainly dead at the moment…
