Air Force plane crashes in Agra, no casualties reported

A MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Agra on Monday, however,  fortunately, no casualties were reported.

The fighter plane was en route from Adampur Airbase in Punjab to Agra when it crashed near the city.

According to reports, the pilot was on a routine training mission as part of an exercise when the incident occurred. The pilot managed to eject from the aircraft before the crash.

Two people, including the pilot, were successfully rescued from the scene.

Defence sources confirmed that a court of inquiry will be convened to investigate the incident.

Further details on the incident are awaited. 

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