Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 7 (HBTV): A Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed near Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, after catching fire mid-air. Both pilots ejected safely using parachutes, and no casualties were reported, officials confirmed.

The aircraft had taken off from the Gwalior airbase.

Speaking to ANI, Karera Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ajay Sharma said, ‘The Mirage suddenly caught fire. The two pilots on board ejected safely using parachutes. The aircraft had taken off from Gwalior. There is no loss of life. Villagers are cooperating, and the medical team has confirmed that the pilots are safe.’

On Thursday, defence officials stated that the twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it crashed near Shivpuri.

A Court of Inquiry (CoI) has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash.

Shivpuri Superintendent of Police (SP) Aman Singh Rathore also confirmed the incident and stated that the pilots were safe.

(ANI)