A military fighter jet's catastrophic crash into a Dhaka school resulted in the deaths of 31 individuals, primarily young students, igniting a national day of mourning in Bangladesh as many more are left injured and seeking medical care.
Tragedy Strikes as Military Jet Crashes into School in Dhaka, Killing 31
Tragedy Strikes as Military Jet Crashes into School in Dhaka, Killing 31
A devastating aircraft mishap in Dhaka leaves a community mourning with most victims being children during a school lunch break.
The scene was one of horror and chaos on Monday at Milestone School and College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where children were enjoying a typical lunch break when a fighter jet suddenly spiraled and struck the two-story educational facility. Witnesses described a scene akin to a war zone as explosions pierced the air and fire consumed the building.
Abu Sayed Mohammad Waliullah, an educator at the school, recounted the moment, stating, “The plane exploded with a bang so loud it sounded like a bomb had gone off.” Those nearby reported seeing students thrown by the force of the impact, leaving many in shock. As of Tuesday, a total of 31 lives were claimed by the crash, including the aircraft's pilot, with a further 165 suffering injuries, 78 of whom remain hospitalized in critical condition.
The aircraft involved, a Chinese-built F-7 BGI, took off from a nearby military air base shortly before the incident, with preliminary reports indicating possible mechanical failure as the cause. As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, officials have promised a thorough investigation.
In the wake of the disaster, survivors like 18-year-old Mahathir Mohammed Abid bravely recounted their experiences. He had rushed back into the burning school to assist younger students, revealing the harrowing truth he faced when discovering a deceased classmate among the wreckage.
The loss was deeply felt, especially for families searching for their missing loved ones amidst the ruins. One relative poignantly recounted the agony of uncertainty regarding his 8-year-old niece, whose personal belongings had been discovered littered throughout the location of the crash.
The main campus of the Milestone School, where the tragedy unfolded, accommodates around 10,000 students. Community members mourned collectively, aware that had the crash occurred just moments earlier, many more lives may have been lost. As Bangladesh observes a somber day in remembrance, the impact of this calamity echoes deeply through the fabric of society, leaving a lasting scar on the nation's heart.
Abu Sayed Mohammad Waliullah, an educator at the school, recounted the moment, stating, “The plane exploded with a bang so loud it sounded like a bomb had gone off.” Those nearby reported seeing students thrown by the force of the impact, leaving many in shock. As of Tuesday, a total of 31 lives were claimed by the crash, including the aircraft's pilot, with a further 165 suffering injuries, 78 of whom remain hospitalized in critical condition.
The aircraft involved, a Chinese-built F-7 BGI, took off from a nearby military air base shortly before the incident, with preliminary reports indicating possible mechanical failure as the cause. As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, officials have promised a thorough investigation.
In the wake of the disaster, survivors like 18-year-old Mahathir Mohammed Abid bravely recounted their experiences. He had rushed back into the burning school to assist younger students, revealing the harrowing truth he faced when discovering a deceased classmate among the wreckage.
The loss was deeply felt, especially for families searching for their missing loved ones amidst the ruins. One relative poignantly recounted the agony of uncertainty regarding his 8-year-old niece, whose personal belongings had been discovered littered throughout the location of the crash.
The main campus of the Milestone School, where the tragedy unfolded, accommodates around 10,000 students. Community members mourned collectively, aware that had the crash occurred just moments earlier, many more lives may have been lost. As Bangladesh observes a somber day in remembrance, the impact of this calamity echoes deeply through the fabric of society, leaving a lasting scar on the nation's heart.
