At least 18 deaths after falling a Bangladesh jet in Dhaka School

At least 18 deaths after falling a Bangladesh jet in Dhaka School

(AP) - A training aircraft from the Bangladeshische Airwaffe fell on Monday shortly after starting a school premises in the capital of Dhaka. At least 18 people, including the pilot, were killed and 164 other people were injured, the military said.

Details of the crash

According to the military and a fire brigade officer, the Air Force's F-7 BGI aircraft fell to the site of the Milestone School and College in the Uttara district of Dhaka. The accident occurred on Monday afternoon, while the students took exams or had regular lessons.

reactions of the residents

The military reported that the aircraft was lifted at 1:06 p.m. and crashed shortly afterwards. It immediately caught fire, with the exact cause of the crash initially unclear. Local media reported that most of the injured students were. Relatives panicked at the scene of the accident, while Savice transported the injuries in bicycle rickshaws or with everything that was available to local hospitals.

students report fear and horror

Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present at the time of the crash, the Associated Press said by phone that the school offers classes from primary school to twelfth grade with around 2,000 students. "I was horrified when I saw the videos on TV," said the 16-year-old. "My God! It's my school."

more information and developments

The authorities have so far published no information about the deceased. This story continues to develop and is updated.