A serious aviation accident occurred in Dhaka, Bangladesh, when a military training aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people, including the pilot. Several students were amongst the 171 individuals injured, with reports indicating that many were in critical condition.
Bangladesh Military Jet Crash Claims Lives at Dhaka School
Bangladesh Military Jet Crash Claims Lives at Dhaka School
A tragic incident in Dhaka, Bangladesh, leaves dozens dead and injured following a military jet crash into a school.
A Bangladesh Air Force plane crashed into an elementary school in Dhaka on Monday, leading to a tragic toll of life and injury. The military confirmed that mechanical failure caused the incident. The aircraft impacted the school's second floor, where students in third and fourth grades were attending classes at the time. Official sources report that 20 individuals have died in the crash, while a staggering 171 others have sustained injuries, with approximately 25 of those in critical condition.
Eyewitness accounts have painted a harrowing picture of the event. Emon Islam, a nearby high school student, described the frightening scene, stating, "I saw the windows of the aircraft shattered, and it was burning up in flames, with black smoke rising into the sky." The pilot, who also lost his life in the crash, reportedly attempted to maneuver the aircraft to avoid populated areas moments before the accident. The school, which serves students from elementary to high school levels, is located near Dhaka's international airport and a military airbase, raising concerns about air safety in the region.
Families and the local community are reeling from this tragic event, with authorities launching investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash and calling for enhanced safety measures to prevent such disasters in the future.
Eyewitness accounts have painted a harrowing picture of the event. Emon Islam, a nearby high school student, described the frightening scene, stating, "I saw the windows of the aircraft shattered, and it was burning up in flames, with black smoke rising into the sky." The pilot, who also lost his life in the crash, reportedly attempted to maneuver the aircraft to avoid populated areas moments before the accident. The school, which serves students from elementary to high school levels, is located near Dhaka's international airport and a military airbase, raising concerns about air safety in the region.
Families and the local community are reeling from this tragic event, with authorities launching investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash and calling for enhanced safety measures to prevent such disasters in the future.
