Year 10 student Farhan Hasan faced a nightmare he will never forget when a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka, killing at least 20 individuals. The tragedy struck shortly after Hasan and his friends had finished their exams and left the classroom. “The burning plane was hitting the building right in front of my eyes,” he told BBC Bangla, visibly shaken.
Tragedy Strikes: Student Witnesses Devastating Jet Crash at Dhaka School
Tragedy Strikes: Student Witnesses Devastating Jet Crash at Dhaka School
In a heartbreaking incident, a student recounts the harrowing moment an air force jet collided with his school, claiming lives and leaving the community in mourning.
Eyewitness accounts describe a scene of chaos and destruction as the F-7 jet, which experienced mechanical failure shortly after takeoff, slammed into the school, engulfing the area in flames and smoke. Over 170 people sustained injuries, and the aftermath was marked by frantic efforts to rescue trapped victims. One teacher on the scene, Rezaul Islam, recalled observing the jet impact the building, while another witnessed the explosion.
As ambulances moved victims to hospitals, families anxiously gathered at the scene, desperate for news of their loved ones. Among the casualties were numerous children, with many victims aged between 9 and 14. The Health Ministry reported that the injured were distributed across seven hospitals, prompting a nationwide call for blood donations to aid the victims.
In response to the catastrophe, the interim government has declared a national day of mourning. An investigation into the incident is underway, with officials expressing their commitment to provide necessary support to those affected. Muhammad Yunus, the interim government leader, specifically noted the profound sorrow this event has inflicted on the nation and assured citizens that measures would be taken to address the tragic situation with urgency.
As the community grapples with the shock of this tragedy, the resilience and solidarity of individuals rallying for those in need illustrate the unyielding spirit of the people of Bangladesh in the face of adversity.
As ambulances moved victims to hospitals, families anxiously gathered at the scene, desperate for news of their loved ones. Among the casualties were numerous children, with many victims aged between 9 and 14. The Health Ministry reported that the injured were distributed across seven hospitals, prompting a nationwide call for blood donations to aid the victims.
In response to the catastrophe, the interim government has declared a national day of mourning. An investigation into the incident is underway, with officials expressing their commitment to provide necessary support to those affected. Muhammad Yunus, the interim government leader, specifically noted the profound sorrow this event has inflicted on the nation and assured citizens that measures would be taken to address the tragic situation with urgency.
As the community grapples with the shock of this tragedy, the resilience and solidarity of individuals rallying for those in need illustrate the unyielding spirit of the people of Bangladesh in the face of adversity.
