At least 20 people have died and over 170 were injured after an air force jet malfunctioned shortly after takeoff and collided with the Milestone School and College in Dhaka.
Air Force Jet Crash Claims Lives of Students Near Dhaka School
Air Force Jet Crash Claims Lives of Students Near Dhaka School
A tragic incident unfolded when a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Farhan Hasan, a student who witnessed the crash, expressed devastation over the loss of his friend, highlighting the tragedy that unfolded before his eyes. The incident involved an F-7 jet operated by the Bangladeshi air force, which experienced a mechanical malfunction during a training exercise.
In the wake of the crash, Heartbreaking scenes emerged as countless students and guardians gathered in confusion. With the jet hitting the school, there was panic among the parents waiting outside for their children. Eye-witnesses described a fireball erupting from the building as the aircraft collided with it, leading to chaos.
A teacher at the school recounted the moment, recalling the explosive sound and the subsequent smoke that filled the area. Rescue operations were initiated quickly, with numerous ambulances transporting the injured to local hospitals.
Authorities reported that the majority of victims suffered burns, with many of them being between the ages of 9 and 14. Families flocked to hospitals seeking news of their loved ones, while the health ministry confirmed that victims were taken to seven different medical facilities across Dhaka.
In response to the calamity, Bangladesh's interim government declared a national day of mourning, directing flags to be flown at half-mast. The government also promised thorough investigations into the accident, ensuring that all necessary assistance would be provided.
Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, expressed condolences and urged for the swift recovery of the injured. As the investigation unfolds, a collective grief envelops the nation in the wake of this devastating event.
In the wake of the crash, Heartbreaking scenes emerged as countless students and guardians gathered in confusion. With the jet hitting the school, there was panic among the parents waiting outside for their children. Eye-witnesses described a fireball erupting from the building as the aircraft collided with it, leading to chaos.
A teacher at the school recounted the moment, recalling the explosive sound and the subsequent smoke that filled the area. Rescue operations were initiated quickly, with numerous ambulances transporting the injured to local hospitals.
Authorities reported that the majority of victims suffered burns, with many of them being between the ages of 9 and 14. Families flocked to hospitals seeking news of their loved ones, while the health ministry confirmed that victims were taken to seven different medical facilities across Dhaka.
In response to the calamity, Bangladesh's interim government declared a national day of mourning, directing flags to be flown at half-mast. The government also promised thorough investigations into the accident, ensuring that all necessary assistance would be provided.
Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, expressed condolences and urged for the swift recovery of the injured. As the investigation unfolds, a collective grief envelops the nation in the wake of this devastating event.
