A Bangladeshi military jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing 20 and injuring over 170, primarily children. The military cited mechanical failure as the cause. The pilot tried to avoid populated areas before the crash.
The jet took off from a nearby airbase but crashed into the second floor of Milestone School, where younger students were present. An aide to the interim government leader emphasized the dire situation, noting that many of the injured were critically harmed during the school day when the aircraft struck. Eyewitness accounts paint a chilling picture of the moment, as flames engulfed the aircraft and panic ensued. The tragic event raises urgent questions about military operational safety and impacts a community already facing numerous challenges.
The jet took off from a nearby airbase but crashed into the second floor of Milestone School, where younger students were present. An aide to the interim government leader emphasized the dire situation, noting that many of the injured were critically harmed during the school day when the aircraft struck. Eyewitness accounts paint a chilling picture of the moment, as flames engulfed the aircraft and panic ensued. The tragic event raises urgent questions about military operational safety and impacts a community already facing numerous challenges.
