A team of experienced doctors from Singapore is set to arrive in Bangladesh on Tuesday night to assist in the treatment of those who are injured in tragic aircraft crash at Milestone School and College on Monday, according to Brigadier General SM Solaiman, Commandant of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH).
He also mentioned that if required, some of the injured individuals may be transferred abroad for advanced medical care.
The arrival of the Singaporean medical team is part of the ongoing efforts to provide the best possible treatment for the crash victims.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the death toll from Monday’s military aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has risen to 31, with 165 others injured in the tragic incident.
According to the ISPR statement issued at 2:15pm, the fatalities include 16 victims at Combined Military Hospital (CMH), 10 at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, two at Labana General Hospital, and one each at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Uttara Modern Medical College Hospital, and United Hospital.
Military authorities stressed these numbers represent the official verified casualty count and urged the public to disregard any unconfirmed reports circulating about the incident.
The crash occurred when an F-7BG combat trainer jet plunged into the school building during a routine training mission, triggering a fire that resulted in multiple casualties among students and staff members.