Bangladesh air force jet crashes into Dhaka School- 19 feared dead
Bangladesh air force jet crashes into Dhaka School- 19 feared dead
In a deadliest air incident,in recent memory, a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a college in Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 19 people.
Reportedly over 100 people sustained injury when the jet crashed at Milestone School and College campus, in the Diabari neighborhood of northern Dhaka.
This incident occurring in an educational institution reminds of Air India Crash in Ahmedabad that killed several people.
As per a spokesperson atleast 83 of those survivors mostly students were being treated in hospitals in the capital, some “in critical condition.
The BAF F7 jet hit the campus around 1:18 p.m. local time (3:18 a.m. EST), according to state media BSS News, citing a Fire Service and Civil Defense official. The plane’s pilot was among those killed.
Scores of people rushed towards the crash site, where emergency crews could be seen trying to extinguish the smoking wreckage of the jet.
The government has announced a day of mourning and special prayers.
Mohd Yunus expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties caused by the crash.
This is a moment of profound pain for the nation. He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and direct all concerned authorities, including hospitals, to address the situation with the utmost priority.
Eyewitnesses, including the parents of students, recalled huge plumes of ash rising over the school – after a banging sound rang out following the deadly collision.
A teacher said that when he was picking (up) his kids and went to the gate, he realized something came from behind. Masud Tarik, also a teacher at the school, told media, he heard an explosion and when he looked back, he only saw fire and smoke.
Others watched the chaotic aftermath unfold on TV. A student at the faculty Rafiqa Taha said she was terrified watching videos,”
My God! It’s her school,” added the 16-year-old.
Milestone College teaches students from ages 4 to 18, according to its website.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
News Edit KV Raman
