Two Air Force fighter jets, Sukhoi-30 and Miraj crash in Morena; 1 pilot killed

There has been a major air accident in Madhya Pradesh. Fighter aircraft Sukhoi-30 and Mirage-2000 have crashed. News agency ANI quoted defense sources as saying that the incident happened near Morena. It is being told that both the fighter jets were practicing when the accident happened.

According to information, the plane crash happened near Madwali Mata on Nirar Road, about five km from Pahargarh. The people of Pahargarh area heard a loud noise in the forest. When they reached the spot, the wreckage of the aircraft was lying there and it was on fire. As soon as the news of the accident was received, the administration rushed to the spot.

The cause of the plane crash has not yet been ascertained. The police officer said that one pilot has died in this accident, while two pilots are reported to be injured. Defense sources also said that both the aircraft had taken off from the Gwalior air base in Madhya Pradesh. There was practice going on.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is keeping an eye on the accident. Rajnath Singh is in touch with CDS General Anil Chauhan and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary. He was informed by VR Chowdhary about the crash of two planes. State CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed grief over the plane accident. He wrote on Twitter that the news of the crash of Sukhoi-30 and Mirage-2000 aircraft of the Air Force near Kolaras in Morena is extremely sad. I have instructed the local administration to cooperate with the Air Force in quick rescue and relief work. I pray to God that the pilots of the planes are safe.