Two Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets crashed in Madhya Pradesh`s Morena on Saturday, reportedly when they were practicing a bombing mission.
The jets - Sukhoi-30 and Mirage 2000 - crashed near Morena`s Pahargarh area after taking off from Gwalior air base. The two fighter jets were part of different teams in the exercise. According to sources, two pilots reportedly ejected safely while one is feared dead. Since the wreckage are very close to each other; it is suspected that it could be a mid-air collision. Sources said that the collision is not head-on, wings clipped.
The crash caused no damage to public property. State police confirmed that no civilian was injured due to the crash. Fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to bring the flames under control. A court of inquiry is being ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, official sources said.
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