Jan 15 (AIR News): At least 63 people were killed today when an aircraft of domestic carrier Yeti Airlines crashed in western Nepal's Pokhara. An army spokesperson, Krishna Bhandari told an agency, We expect to recover more bodies".

There were 72 people on the twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft operated by Nepal's Yeti Airlines, including two infants, four crew members and 10 foreign nationals, said airline spokesman Sudarshan Bartaula.

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal urged security personnel and the general public to help with the rescue efforts.

Of the passengers, 53 are said to be Nepalese. There were five Indian, four Russians and two Koreans on the plane. There was also one passenger each from Ireland, Australia, Argentina and France among others.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed deep concern and grief over the unfortunate incident of plane crash in Nepal. In a Tweet, Scindia said, "the loss of lives is extremely unfortunate. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the bereaved."