Two jets of the Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team collided in Bengaluru a day before the Aero India show begins in the city. Two out of the three pilots of the jets have ejected safely, initial reports said. Details of the third pilot are not known so far.
The accident took place during a rehearsal session at the Yelahanka airbase in north Bengaluru ahead of the mega show.
Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the five-day biennial event
Here are the LIVE Updates on the Air Force jets collision ahead of Bengaluru Air Show :
Visited the #SuryakiranAirCrash site. One IAF Pilot has unfortunately lost his life. Two others injured shifted to hospital, but said to be out of danger. No injuries to any civilians. No major damage to any houses in ISRO colony. Fire Force has completely suppressed the fire.
- M.N.Reddi, IPS (@DGP_FIRE) February 19, 2019
Spot visuals: Two aircraft of Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team crashed today at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, during rehearsal for #AeroIndia2019. One civilian hurt. Both pilots ejected, the debris has fallen near ISRO layout, Yelahanka new town area. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/SaQ5NznTjF
- ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2019
#WATCH Two aircraft of Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team crashed today at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, during rehearsal for #AeroIndia2019. One civilian hurt. Both pilots ejected, the debris has fallen near ISRO layout, Yelahanka new town area. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/gJHWx6OtSm
- ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2019
