MiG-21 military jet crashes in India, leaves 3 dead

MiG-21 military jet crashes in India, leaves 3 dead
# 08 May 2023 12:11 (UTC +04:00)

A MIG 21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on a house in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan on Monday, leaving three women dead and as many others injured on the ground, APA reports citing Times of India.

The pilot ejected from the plane and is undergoing treatment at the Suratgarh military hospital.

"Three women have died in the incident and three others are injured," IG, Bikaner range, Om Prakash said.

In a statement, the IAF said the pilot of the aircraft sustained minor injuries.

Bikaner Inspector General of Police Om Prakash said two people have died and as many injured in the plane crash in Pilibanga area of Hanumangarh district.

The pilot made all efforts to avert human casualties and crash-landed the plane on the outskirts of a village, Prakash said.

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