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Bangladesh Air Force Training Aircraft Crashes into College, Killing At Least 19

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At least 19 people have lost their lives after a Bangladesh air force training aircraft crashed into a college and school campus in the capital city, Dhaka. The incident occurred at around 1 pm when students were taking tests or attending classes, causing widespread destruction and injuring over 50 people, including children and adults. The plane, a F-7 BGI aircraft, crashed into the Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara neighbourhood, resulting in a massive fire that left a trail of devastation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The crash occurred at around 1 pm when students were taking tests or attending classes, resulting in a huge loss of life and property damage.
  • At least 19 people were killed, and more than 50 people, including children and adults, were hospitalised with burns.
  • The F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the side of a building, damaging iron grills and creating a gaping hole in the structure.
  • Social media videos showed people screaming and crying as others tried to comfort them, highlighting the traumatic nature of the incident.
  • The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has called for donations to support the victims of the crash.
  • The incident comes just over a month after an Air India plane crashed on top of a medical college hostel in India's Ahmedabad city, killing 241 people.

Statistics:

  • At least 19 people were killed in the crash (source: local media reports).
  • More than 50 people, including children and adults, were hospitalised with burns (source: doctor at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery).
  • The crash occurred on July 21, 2025 (source: Reuters news agency).
  • The F-7 BGI aircraft was a training aircraft used by the Bangladesh air force (source: local media reports).
  • The plane crashed into the side of the building, causing significant damage (source: eyewitness reports).

Sources:

  • Reuters news agency
  • Local media reports
  • Doctor at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery
  • Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
  • Eyewitness reports

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