Deadly Air Force Training Jet Crash Strikes Dhaka School
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing 19 and injuring 164. The F-7 BGI aircraft, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam, encountered a mechanical fault. Rescuers are engaged, and a high-level investigation is underway to determine the accident's cause.
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A catastrophic crash involving a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft has left at least 19 people dead and 164 injured, including many children, in Dhaka. The F-7 BGI aircraft collided with Milestone School and College soon after taking off for a training exercise.
Pilot Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam, who perished in the crash, attempted to steer the jet away from populated areas. Despite his efforts, the fighter jet hit the two-storey building, leading to widespread injury and calamity.
A mechanical fault in the plane is believed to have caused the accident, with a formal investigation set to uncover further details. Authorities have declared a day of national mourning as rescue efforts persist, and injured individuals receive urgent medical attention.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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