A Bangladesh air force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara, resulting in at least 19 deaths and over 50 injuries, primarily burns. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff at 13:06 (0706 GMT). Eyewitnesses reported an explosion followed by fire and smoke. Videos captured the chaotic aftermath with firefighters battling significant flames. Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government, pledged to investigate the cause of the crash and assist affected families. This incident comes less than two months after a major aviation disaster in India.
More than 50 people, including children, were taken to hospital, mostly with burn injuries, after the Bangladesh Air Force plane crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara.
The aircraft took off at 13:06 (0706 GMT) and crashed shortly after, creating a large fire and heavy smoke visible from a distance.
Muhammad Yunus stated that necessary measures would be taken to investigate the cause of the accident and ensure all sorts of assistance for the victims.
Videos of the aftermath showed terrified crowds watching firefighters tackle the flames, as the plane appeared to be lodged in a building where it caused significant destruction.
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