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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, local media report. Police and rescue workers have cordoned off the crash site. 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 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.
According to reports, the aircraft was practicing for an upcoming military parade.
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.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW 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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