In a tragic event today, a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school campus in the crowded Uttara area of northern Dhaka. At least 19 people were killed, including 16 students and two teachers. More than 100 others were injured.
The tragic crash happened around 1:06 PM when the Chinese-made F-7 BGI trainer jet went down shortly after takeoff. It slammed into the Milestone School and College campus in the Diabari area of Uttara, a busy part of northern Dhaka.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud boom, followed by flames and thick black smoke rising from the school. Students and teachers were present on campus when the crash occurred.
A #Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) training aircraft has crashed into Milestone College campus Atleast one person killed, numbers may rise. An “F-7 BGI” training aircraft crashed just after takeoff around 1:06pm,
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Chaos at the School
TV footage showed flames and smoke filling the area as emergency teams rushed in. Firefighters and rescue workers were seen carrying stretchers and trying to put out the fire.
Lima Khan, a senior official from the fire service, confirmed that one person died and at least four others were injured. She did not say if the victims were civilians or military members.
The condition of the pilot is still not known. Officials have not confirmed whether the pilot survived or suffered injuries.
A #Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) training aircraft has crashed into Milestone College campus Atleast one person killed, numbers may rise. An “F-7 BGI” training aircraft crashed just after takeoff around 1:06pm,
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Plane Belonged to Air Force
The Bangladesh Army has confirmed that the aircraft belonged to the Air Force. It was an F-7 BGI, a Chinese-built fighter jet often used for training pilots.
This model is known for being affordable but has a mixed safety record. There have been multiple crashes involving the F-7 in the past, both in Bangladesh and other countries.
Rescue and Investigation Underway
Rescue and search teams are still at the scene. They are checking for more possible injuries or deaths, and assessing the damage to the school.
Parents of students rushed to the area, fearing the worst. Some students were injured by flying debris or shock from the crash.
Authorities have promised a full investigation into how this happened. Many are asking how a military aircraft could crash in such a busy civilian area.
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