'Deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of lives, many of them young students, in a tragic air crash in Dhaka. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. We pray for the swift recovery of those injured. India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance,' PM Modi said in a X post.
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The aircraft, identified as an 'F-7 BGI' training jet, took off around 1:06 pm (local time), according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Moments later, it crashed into the school premises and burst into flames.
At least three people were killed, and more than 100 others were injured in the crash at the Milestone School and College campus in the Diabari area of the Bangladeshi capital, the Daily Star reported.
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According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the aircraft involved was an 'F-7 BGI' training jet. It took off for a routine training mission but crashed just after 1:06 pm. After the crash, the aircraft caught fire, and thick smoke could be seen rising from the area, creating panic among local residents, as per BDnews24.
The Chinese-made F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka’s Uttara area around 1.15 pm
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