On Monday, Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan. The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh.
As per the latest information, three civilians have died in the incident- two women and one man as the plane crashed on their house in Bahlolnagar district in Hanumangharh. Rescue operation is underway, SP Sudhir Chaudhary said. The pilot of the plane was ejected safely from the fighter plane, sustaining minor injuries.
#WATCH | Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan. The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh. The pilot is safe. More details awaited: IAF Sources pic.twitter.com/0WOwoU5ASi
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“A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries. An inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident," IAF said.
The pilot of the aircraft is safe, District Collector Rukmani Riar said. Over 2,000 people have gathered at the crash spot and police and administration are trying to maintain law and order.
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