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Pakistani Air Force jet crashes in Islamabad during training (VIDEOS) | Pakistani Air Force jet crashes in Islamabad during training (VIDEOS) |
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A military aircraft has crashed in Islamabad while performing routine training. Police and rescue workers have cordoned off the crash site. | |
The accident occurred on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital on Wednesday morning. The Pakistani Air Force issued a statement confirming that it had lost an F-16 in an accident near Shakarparian, Islamabad during a rehearsal for a parade on March 23. | |
A purported video of the accident shows a fighter jet performing maneuvers before plummeting to the ground. | A purported video of the accident shows a fighter jet performing maneuvers before plummeting to the ground. |
Another clip appears to show the crash site, with smoke coming out of a gaping hole as first responders arrive at the scene. | Another clip appears to show the crash site, with smoke coming out of a gaping hole as first responders arrive at the scene. |
Witnesses say they did not see the pilot eject from the aircraft, suggesting that he may have died in the crash. However, officials have yet to issue a statement regarding casualties. | |
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