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Nepal’s international airport reopens after 4-day shutdown

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The international airport in the Nepalese capital city of Kathmandu has reopened following a shutdown caused by an accident involving a Turkish airliner.

According to Press TV, airport officials say the jetliner, which obstructed the airport’s only runway, has been removed and the airport is now open for international travel.

Nepalese and Indian experts worked together in a joint effort lasting four days to remove the damaged aircraft.

The Turkish Airlines Flight A-330 veered off the runway early Wednesday after attempting to land in dense fog. The 227 passengers and 11 crew members on board the plane were unhurt.

However, the accident left the aircraft’s landing gear and front engines damaged and its tires dislodged. In addition, the closure caused some 21,000 passengers to miss their flights in the Nepalese capital.

Country officials have launched an investigation to find the cause of the unfortunate mishap as Nepal’s tourist season has just begun.

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