Patrol pickup plunges from Third Terminal flyover; four critically injured in CMH
Three Air Force Personnel Die in HSIA Accident
- Three Bangladesh Air Force members killed as a patrol pickup falls from HSIA's Third Terminal flyover.
- Four injured personnel rescued and admitted to Dhaka Combined Military Hospital (CMH).
- The operational vehicle lost control during routine security duties on Monday night.
Three personnel of the Bangladesh Air Force were killed and four others critically injured when their patrol pickup truck met with a fatal accident while on duty at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's (HSIA) Third Terminal. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate confirmed the incident on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
The accident took place at approximately 10:30 PM on Monday night, 31 August 2026.
The deceased have been identified as Senior Warrant Officer Mahmud, Corporal Moniruzzaman, and Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Jobaydul. The injured personnel receiving emergency treatment are Corporal Abu Sayeed, Corporal Mahbub, Senior Officer Abul Khayer, and LAC Ahad.
According to airport and security sources, the Air Force operational pickup lost control during routine security rounds and plunged from the elevated flyover ramp located on the terminal's second level down to the ground. The impact caused the on-site death of three personnel and severe trauma to four others.
Emergency response teams initiated immediate search-and-rescue protocols at the scene. The four surviving personnel were rushed to the Dhaka Combined Military Hospital (CMH), where they are currently undergoing critical medical care.
//DBTech/DIP/MIS//
