Many killed as Bangladesh air force jet crashes into school campus
No fewer than 16 persons have been confirmed dead after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school campus in northern Dhaka.
According to CNN, the unfortunate incident, which occurred Monday afternoon, also claimed the life of the pilot.
Authorities from the military and fire service said the Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College, in Dhaka’s Uttara neighbourhood during school activities.
Some students were reportedly taking a test when the incident occurred.
Saidur Rahman, a National Burn Institute official in Dhaka, told Bangladesh’s leading newspaper, The Daily Star, that the death toll from the incident rose to 16 within hours.
Rafiqa Taha, a student at the school who was not present at the time of the crash, told The Associated Press by phone that Milestone School and College, with some 2,000 students, runs classes from elementary to twelfth grade.
According to her, some students were taking tests while others were attending regular classes when the aircraft crashed into the school.
“I was terrified watching videos on TV. My God! It’s my school”, said the 16-year-old student.
Many killed as Bangladesh air force jet crashes into school campus
