In a devastating incident, at least 19 people have lost their lives, while more than 100 have sustained injuries following a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashing into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara suburb. Eyewitness reports describe harrowing scenes of fire and smoke billowing from the school grounds shortly after the crash.
Eyewitnesses at the site recounted the moment of impact, with one teacher, Rezaul Islam, stating he witnessed the aircraft "directly" collide with the building. A student shared a chilling account, describing how the plane hit the structure "right in front of my eyes."
The Bangladesh Air Force confirmed that their F-7 BGI training jet was involved, having taken off just minutes before the mishap, around 1:06 PM local time. In the aftermath, more than 50 individuals, including both children and adults, were transported to hospitals to receive treatment for severe burns and other injuries.
Bangladesh's interim government leader, Muhammad Yunus, expressed sorrow over the event and vowed to launch an investigation into the crash's causes. He emphasized the commitment to provide necessary assistance to the affected families and urged hospitals to prioritize care for the victims.
As rescue operations continue, the potential for the death toll to rise looms, with differing reports emerging regarding the total number of fatalities and injuries. The community grapples with the shock of this tragic event, highlighting the urgent need for safety reviews of military flight operations in populated areas.
Eyewitnesses at the site recounted the moment of impact, with one teacher, Rezaul Islam, stating he witnessed the aircraft "directly" collide with the building. A student shared a chilling account, describing how the plane hit the structure "right in front of my eyes."
The Bangladesh Air Force confirmed that their F-7 BGI training jet was involved, having taken off just minutes before the mishap, around 1:06 PM local time. In the aftermath, more than 50 individuals, including both children and adults, were transported to hospitals to receive treatment for severe burns and other injuries.
Bangladesh's interim government leader, Muhammad Yunus, expressed sorrow over the event and vowed to launch an investigation into the crash's causes. He emphasized the commitment to provide necessary assistance to the affected families and urged hospitals to prioritize care for the victims.
As rescue operations continue, the potential for the death toll to rise looms, with differing reports emerging regarding the total number of fatalities and injuries. The community grapples with the shock of this tragic event, highlighting the urgent need for safety reviews of military flight operations in populated areas.
