A training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a school campus in Dhaka, killing at least 31 people, including 25 children. More than 170 individuals were injured, with at least 88 hospitalized due to burn injuries. Bangladesh's interim leader pledged an investigation and expressed sorrow over the tragedy. This incident marks the deadliest aviation accident in decades for the country, although several past accidents involving the aircraft type have been noted. Observers indicate the continued use of the aircraft is due to economic necessities despite previous crashes.
At least 31 people were killed, including 25 children, when a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in Dhaka.
Bangladesh is mourning the loss from its deadliest aviation accident in decades, with flags at half-mast and special prayers at places of worship.
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