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At least 19 people have died after a fighter jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The incident involved a Chengdu F-7BGI aircraft, which collided with the Milestone School and College in the Uttara neighborhood of the capital city. A large explosion followed, injuring over 100 individuals, many with burn injuries.
There are concerns that the death toll may rise as conflicting reports emerge from official sources regarding casualties. In response to the tragedy, Bangladesh has declared a national day of mourning tomorrow.
The crash occurred shortly after 13:00 local time when the Bangladesh Air Force's F-7 BGI training aircraft took off at 13:06 (07:06 GMT). The BBC reported that nine fire engines and six ambulances were dispatched to manage the blaze and assist those injured.
