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Plane Crashes Into School Campus

Plane Crashes Into School Campus

Miami Herald3 days ago
A military training jet crashed into a school campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, local media reported.
The Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI aircraft hit Uttara's Milestone School and College campus on Monday, July 21, Channel 24 reported, citing the country's Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR).
Social media footage showed a burning wreckage and visibly injured people.
Local fire official Lima Khan said at least one person died and four others were injured, though she did not provide further details.
Newsweek has contacted the ISPR for comment.
The F-7 BGI is a Chinese-made jet.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
This article includes reporting by The Associated Press.
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