A special bogie of the metro train has been reserved to carry those injured in the tragic plane crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara. The news was confirmed by the Police Headquarters in a briefing on Monday.
Bogie Reserved Beside the Women’s Coach
The reserved metro bogie is located next to the women’s compartment — specifically, the second bogie from the front of the train. Authorities have taken this step to ensure quick and safe transportation of the injured to hospitals.
Fighter Trainer Aircraft Crashed Minutes After Takeoff
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI fighter trainer aircraft took off at 1:06 PM on Monday and crashed shortly afterward into the campus of Milestone School and College.
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Multiple Deaths Confirmed, Pilot Among the Victims
As of the latest reports, at least four people have died in the crash. Among the deceased, two died at the Burn Institute, one at the crash site, and the pilot passed away at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH).
Over 60 People Burned, Many in Critical Condition
By 3:30 PM, Haidar Ali, a Dhaka Medical College Hospital correspondent for Somoy News, reported that around 60 people with burn injuries had been taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute. Doctors have stated that the condition of many patients is extremely critical.
Call for Emergency Blood Donations
In the aftermath of the crash, urgent appeals for blood donations have been made to treat the severely burned victims. Hospitals are on high alert, and medical teams are working nonstop to provide care.
Source: Somoy TV
