A fighter jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka during lunchtime, leading to a catastrophic loss of life and numerous injuries. Eyewitness accounts reveal a harrowing scene as students were caught off-guard during a routine break. The incident, attributed to mechanical failure, has left families in deep sorrow as they try to cope with the loss.
Tragedy Strikes as Fighter Jet Crashes into Dhaka School During Lunch Break
Tragedy Strikes as Fighter Jet Crashes into Dhaka School During Lunch Break
A devastating accident in Dhaka, Bangladesh, claims the lives of over 30 individuals, predominantly children, amidst national mourning.
On Monday afternoon, as children at the Milestone School in Dhaka enjoyed their lunch break, a Bangladeshi fighter jet suddenly nose-dived into the building, generating a shockwave that shocked teachers and students alike. Abu Sayed Mohammad Waliullah, a teacher at the school, recounted the terrifying experience of witnessing the plane crash into the two-story structure. “It sounded like a bomb,” he said, describing the loud explosion that followed the crash and the ensuing fire that consumed the area.
The grim final tally reveals that at least 31 individuals, many of whom were students, lost their lives as a result of the mishap. Additionally, over 165 people sustained injuries, prompting urgent medical attention, with approximately 78 individuals in critical condition and receiving care at local hospitals. Bangladesh’s military disclosed that a mechanical failure was to blame for the tragic accident, and investigations are underway to establish the specifics.
A day of mourning has been declared across the nation, with widespread grief reported as families come to grips with the tragedy. Eyewitness Mahathir Mohammed Abid, who rushed to help after the crash, shared a harrowing account of rescuing injured students and recovering a young victim’s body. “I vomited after handling the body,” he expressed, still shaken from the traumatic experience.
The school serves approximately 10,000 students, and teachers noted that the incident could have been far worse had it occurred just 10 minutes earlier. Sagor Hossain, an uncle seeking his missing 8-year-old niece, raised alarming questions about the fate of families as they grapple with the uncertainty of survival and loss.
As the community rallies together in the wake of this unimaginable tragedy, the echoes of the cries for loved ones linger, while investigations continue to shed light on the events that led to this heartbreaking day in Dhaka.
The grim final tally reveals that at least 31 individuals, many of whom were students, lost their lives as a result of the mishap. Additionally, over 165 people sustained injuries, prompting urgent medical attention, with approximately 78 individuals in critical condition and receiving care at local hospitals. Bangladesh’s military disclosed that a mechanical failure was to blame for the tragic accident, and investigations are underway to establish the specifics.
A day of mourning has been declared across the nation, with widespread grief reported as families come to grips with the tragedy. Eyewitness Mahathir Mohammed Abid, who rushed to help after the crash, shared a harrowing account of rescuing injured students and recovering a young victim’s body. “I vomited after handling the body,” he expressed, still shaken from the traumatic experience.
The school serves approximately 10,000 students, and teachers noted that the incident could have been far worse had it occurred just 10 minutes earlier. Sagor Hossain, an uncle seeking his missing 8-year-old niece, raised alarming questions about the fate of families as they grapple with the uncertainty of survival and loss.
As the community rallies together in the wake of this unimaginable tragedy, the echoes of the cries for loved ones linger, while investigations continue to shed light on the events that led to this heartbreaking day in Dhaka.
