Bangladesh Plane Crash: F-7 trainer aircraft crashes, many dead
Bangladesh Plane Crash: An F-7 trainer aircraft belonging to the Bangladesh Air Force crashed today around 1:30 pm in the Uttara region of Dhaka, the capital city. The aircraft crashed in the Diyabari area, close to the Uttara campus of Milestone College. Reports indicate that the crash occurred near the Uttara campus of Milestone College. As per the sources, many have reportedly died in the accident.
Airport official gave information
A senior official from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport verified the occurrence, although details regarding the accident's cause or the number of casualties were not immediately provided. Following the report of the accident, Bangladesh Army personnel and eight units from the Fire Service and Civil Defense promptly arrived at the scene to commence rescue efforts.
Incident around 1 pm
In addition, Lima Khanam, the duty officer at the Fire Service Control Room, reported that they were informed of the plane crash near Milestone College at 1:18 pm. Subsequently, three units are actively working at the scene, while two additional units are prepared on the road.
A video concerning the Bangladesh plane crash is rapidly gaining attention on social media. The footage shows smoke billowing from the Milestone College campus, but there has been no official statement regarding the extent of the damage. Some media outlets report that the pilot is in critical condition.