A Bangladesh Air Force training jet's crash into Milestone School and College marks a day of tragedy, resulting in 20 fatalities and 171 injuries, predominantly affecting children.
Bangladesh Military Jet Tragedy: Devastating Crash at Dhaka School
Bangladesh Military Jet Tragedy: Devastating Crash at Dhaka School
A catastrophic incident in Dhaka leaves a community reeling from loss and trauma.
In a tragic event that has shocked Bangladesh, a military jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, leading to a catastrophic loss of life. Early reports confirm that the Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft collided with Milestone School and College, resulting in at least 20 deaths and 171 injuries, many of whom are schoolchildren.
Officials indicate that the crash occurred in the northern region of Dhaka, not far from the international airport and a military air base. The interim government lead advisor, Muhammad Yunus, noted that distressing reports indicate that 25 of the injured children are in critical condition following the incident.
The aircraft reportedly took off from a nearby air base shortly before the tragedy struck, as it plummeted into the second floor of the school, where students from the third and fourth grades were gathering. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the pilot attempted to steer the plane away from residential areas, indicating a desperate bid to prevent greater devastation.
“I saw the windows of the aircraft shattered, and it was burning up in flames, with black smoke rising into the sky,” recounted Emon Islam, a local high school student who witnessed the harrowing scene. Investigations are ongoing as the military attributes the crash to mechanical failure, prompting a thorough examination of safety procedures in military operations.
Officials indicate that the crash occurred in the northern region of Dhaka, not far from the international airport and a military air base. The interim government lead advisor, Muhammad Yunus, noted that distressing reports indicate that 25 of the injured children are in critical condition following the incident.
The aircraft reportedly took off from a nearby air base shortly before the tragedy struck, as it plummeted into the second floor of the school, where students from the third and fourth grades were gathering. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the pilot attempted to steer the plane away from residential areas, indicating a desperate bid to prevent greater devastation.
“I saw the windows of the aircraft shattered, and it was burning up in flames, with black smoke rising into the sky,” recounted Emon Islam, a local high school student who witnessed the harrowing scene. Investigations are ongoing as the military attributes the crash to mechanical failure, prompting a thorough examination of safety procedures in military operations.
