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A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Gujarat’s Jamnagar on Wednesday evening. According to preliminary reports from the district administration, one pilot was rescued safely and a search operation for the other one is currently underway.
According to ANI, following the crash, a large cloud of smoke reportedly engulfed the entire area.
“There were two pilots in the (Jaguar) trainer aircraft of the Air Force. One has been rescued and taken to the hospital. Operations are underway to rescue the other pilot,” Prem Sukh Delu, SP Jamnagar told local reporters following the incident.
Several burning pieces and debris could be seen scattered on the ground.
Locals gathered around the area just minutes after the crash. The pilot who was rescued eventually was seen laying on the ground.
The matter is currently under investigation and the cause behind the crash is yet to be ascertained.
“An aircraft of the Air Force has crashed in the district of Jamnagar. One pilot has been rescued and shifted to hospital,” Jamnagar Collector, Ketan Thakkar said on the matter.
“The fire team is present at the spot and has doused the fire. Air Force team, fire team, Police and other teams are present here for the rescue…The civilian area has not been affected…The aircraft crashed in an open ground,” he furthered.
With inputs from agencies.