At least 19 fatalities have been reported and over 100 injuries occurred following the crash of a military jet that struck a school in Dhaka. Eyewitness accounts detail the moment of impact, while government officials pledge a thorough investigation into the tragedy.
Tragedy Strikes Dhaka: Air Force Jet Crashes into School, Leaving 19 Dead
Tragedy Strikes Dhaka: Air Force Jet Crashes into School, Leaving 19 Dead
A Bangladeshi air force training jet crashes into a school, triggering a devastating incident in Dhaka.
At least 19 people have tragically lost their lives and over 100 others have sustained injuries after a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka. The incident took place at Milestone School and College in the Uttara neighborhood, where large flames and smoke engulfed the area. The military confirmed involvement of one of its aircraft in this catastrophic event.
Reports indicate that more than 50 individuals, encompassing both children and adults, have been transported to hospitals suffering from severe burns, according to a spokesperson from the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The number of deceased and injured may still fluctuate, as varying figures are being reported by official sources.
Eyewitnesses recounted harrowing scenes; a college teacher, Rezaul Islam, noted seeing the plane "directly" collide with the building, while a student described witnessing the event “right in front of my eyes.” The military's report confirmed that the F-7 BGI training aircraft had taken off at 13:06 local time.
Muhammad Yunus, the leader of Bangladesh's interim government, expressed condolences and promised a comprehensive investigation into the causes of this distressing incident. He emphasized the importance of providing full support to those affected and urged hospitals to address the situation with priority. "This is a moment of deep sorrow for the nation," he stated in a message on social media.
