A tragic accident took place in Bangladesh when an air force jet crashed in a populated area, killing at least 27 people. Most of the victims were children, according to local officials. The crash happened near a school, where many children were attending classes at the time.
The jet, which was on a training flight, lost control and came down quickly. It hit several houses and caused a large fire. Emergency teams rushed to the scene to rescue people trapped under debris. Firefighters worked for hours to control the flames and help the injured.
Witnesses said they saw smoke coming from the jet before it crashed. People in the area heard a loud explosion and then saw fire spreading through the buildings. Parents and local residents tried to save the children, but many were caught in the fire.
The government has launched an investigation to find out what caused the crash. Military officials said they are deeply sorry for the loss of life and promised to provide support to the families of the victims.
The crash has left the nation in shock, and there has been an outpouring of grief across the country. Flags will fly at half-mast to honor those who died. Bangladesh is now mourning one of its deadliest aviation accidents in recent years.