A military training jet crash in Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulted in 20 deaths and 171 injuries, primarily affecting students at a nearby school. The crash, attributed to mechanical failure, occurred during a training exercise and raised concerns over aviation protocols and safety standards.
Tragic Jet Crash in Dhaka Claims Lives and Injures Many
Tragic Jet Crash in Dhaka Claims Lives and Injures Many
A military aircraft accident in Bangladesh results in fatalities and significant injuries, predominantly among schoolchildren.
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft suffered a tragic malfunction yesterday, crashing into the Milestone School and College situated near Dhaka's international airport. Initial reports confirm that the incident resulted in the death of at least 20 individuals and left 171 others injured, with a significant number being children from third and fourth grades. Authorities declare that 25 of the injured are in critical condition.
The crash occurred shortly after the aircraft's takeoff from a military air base when the pilot made a desperate attempt to steer the plane towards a less populated region. Eyewitness accounts from local students describe harrowing scenes, with one student recalling the sight of shattered windows and thick black smoke following the crash.
The incident has intensified scrutiny over military aviation safety standards in Bangladesh, prompting calls for immediate investigations and measures to prevent future tragedies. With fatalities and injuries predominantly involving the younger demographic, the tragic crash raises alarming questions regarding the safety of civilian areas near military facilities.
In light of this incident, the interim government’s spokesperson expressed deep condolences, while parents and the local community mourn the devastating loss and the ongoing plight of those injured in the accident. As investigations unfold, the focus will remain on ensuring accountability and revising safety measures to protect civilians in high-risk areas.
The crash occurred shortly after the aircraft's takeoff from a military air base when the pilot made a desperate attempt to steer the plane towards a less populated region. Eyewitness accounts from local students describe harrowing scenes, with one student recalling the sight of shattered windows and thick black smoke following the crash.
The incident has intensified scrutiny over military aviation safety standards in Bangladesh, prompting calls for immediate investigations and measures to prevent future tragedies. With fatalities and injuries predominantly involving the younger demographic, the tragic crash raises alarming questions regarding the safety of civilian areas near military facilities.
In light of this incident, the interim government’s spokesperson expressed deep condolences, while parents and the local community mourn the devastating loss and the ongoing plight of those injured in the accident. As investigations unfold, the focus will remain on ensuring accountability and revising safety measures to protect civilians in high-risk areas.
