The chaos began shortly after 1 PM local time when the F-7 jet, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Md. Taukir Islam, experienced a mechanical fault shortly after takeoff. Year 10 student Farhan Hasan, who had just exited an exam, watched in disbelief as the burning plane struck the school building. "The burning plane was hitting the building right in front of my eyes," he recounted, devastated by the loss of his best friend, who perished in the crash.
Teachers also reported harrowing scenes, with one noting that he directly witnessed the plane hit the structure, while another described hearing an explosion followed by fire and smoke. Emergency responders were quickly mobilized, with over 170 injured, many suffering from severe burns.
Eyewitnesses describe the pandemonium as parents, many of whom were waiting to pick up their children, were tragically caught in the jet’s path. Among the deceased are students and relatives who had gathered for the school’s dismissal. The gravity of the situation prompted a national day of mourning, with the interim government vowing to investigate the incident while extending assistance to victims and their families.
As rescue operations continued, the immediate community rallied to donate blood, and anxious relatives gathered at hospitals. Muhammad Yunus, leader of the interim government, expressed profound sorrow and emphasized the need for urgent care for the injured. A thorough investigation into the crash has been launched to understand the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking event.
Teachers also reported harrowing scenes, with one noting that he directly witnessed the plane hit the structure, while another described hearing an explosion followed by fire and smoke. Emergency responders were quickly mobilized, with over 170 injured, many suffering from severe burns.
Eyewitnesses describe the pandemonium as parents, many of whom were waiting to pick up their children, were tragically caught in the jet’s path. Among the deceased are students and relatives who had gathered for the school’s dismissal. The gravity of the situation prompted a national day of mourning, with the interim government vowing to investigate the incident while extending assistance to victims and their families.
As rescue operations continued, the immediate community rallied to donate blood, and anxious relatives gathered at hospitals. Muhammad Yunus, leader of the interim government, expressed profound sorrow and emphasized the need for urgent care for the injured. A thorough investigation into the crash has been launched to understand the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking event.
