The Bangladesh Air Force training jet struck Milestone School and College, leading to 20 fatalities and injuring over 170, mostly children.
**Tragic Incident: Military Jet Crashes into School in Dhaka, Bangladesh**
**Tragic Incident: Military Jet Crashes into School in Dhaka, Bangladesh**
A devastating aircraft accident in Bangladesh has resulted in multiple casualties, raising concerns over aviation safety.
In a tragic turn of events, a Bangladeshi military jet crashed into a school in Dhaka yesterday, resulting in the death of at least 20 individuals and leaving 171 others injured, many of whom are children. According to military officials, the crash was attributed to a mechanical failure. The jet, which was conducting a training mission, crashed into the second floor of Milestone School and College, an educational institution catering to students from elementary to high school.
Witness accounts describe horrific scenes as the aircraft engulfed in flames and smoke hovered over the school compound. Emon Islam, a nearby high school student, recounted seeing shattered windows and billowing smoke. The impact of the crash has left the community in shock, as the majority of injuries reported were among young students, with 25 currently in critical condition.
The jet had taken off from a nearby air base just before the incident occurred. The military confirmed that the pilot, who perished in the accident, attempted to guide the aircraft away from populated areas before the crash. The repercussions of this incident have raised urgent questions about the safety measures and protocols in place for military aviation in densely populated regions.
As the investigations into the cause of the mechanical failure continue, the government is under increased pressure to ensure the safety of both flight operations and local communities. The entire nation mourns the loss and the impact of this disaster, rallying for accountability and stringent safety reforms moving forward.
Witness accounts describe horrific scenes as the aircraft engulfed in flames and smoke hovered over the school compound. Emon Islam, a nearby high school student, recounted seeing shattered windows and billowing smoke. The impact of the crash has left the community in shock, as the majority of injuries reported were among young students, with 25 currently in critical condition.
The jet had taken off from a nearby air base just before the incident occurred. The military confirmed that the pilot, who perished in the accident, attempted to guide the aircraft away from populated areas before the crash. The repercussions of this incident have raised urgent questions about the safety measures and protocols in place for military aviation in densely populated regions.
As the investigations into the cause of the mechanical failure continue, the government is under increased pressure to ensure the safety of both flight operations and local communities. The entire nation mourns the loss and the impact of this disaster, rallying for accountability and stringent safety reforms moving forward.
