
France News: On Tuesday, two alpha jets of the French Air Force collided with each other during a training flight near Haute-Marne, St.-Dizier, Eastern France. The French Air Force informed that both pilots and a passenger managed to get out of the aircraft in time and they are completely safe.
According to early reports and statements by French officials, the aircraft was part of the Elite Patroil de France aerobatic team. During the collision, they were flying training when this accident happened. This incident was incredible for eyewitnesses and it is difficult to believe that even after seeing the video footage, it is difficult to believe that no casualties were reported despite such a fierce collision. However, the aircraft caught fire after colliding.
Pilots escaped in the last moments
Eyewitnesses said that as soon as the aircraft collided, they saw two parachutes opening, which makes it clear that the pilots managed to get out in time. However, due to the continuation of rescue operations, more information has not been revealed. Due to this accident, a fire broke out in a nearby factory, which increased the concern about possible casualties and losses on the land.
❗️✈️🇫🇷 – Two French Air Force planes collided mid-air earlier today, March 25, 2025, in an incident reported near Saint-Dizier, Haute-Marne, in eastern France.
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The people present on the spot and some pictures clearly show that the pilot managed to get out of the aircraft at the last moment. If there was a slight delay in opening the parachute, then this incident could have become even more serious.
French Armed Forces Minister’s statement came out
According to the GB News report, French Armed Forces Minister Sebastian Lakeornu has released a statement on social media. He said that emergency services have been activated immediately. The Interior Ministry and the Ministry of Armed Forces remain in touch with each other. At present, no additional information has been given about the situation of the people involved in the incident.
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