Horror as military aircraft crashes into deadly 'fireball'
A military jet has crashed down in France, killing at least one person. One of the two pilots was recovered dead after the French fighter jet crashed in a fireball near Toul, north-eastern France, desperate search operations continue for the missing second crew member. Radio and radar contact was lost with the the Mirage-2000D fighter jet at around 10.30pm local time last night. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a fierce blaze. Mayor of Pont-à-Mousson, Henry Lemoine, confirmed a military plane had crashed near the towns of Rogéville, Domevre and Tremblecourt.
TL;DR
- A French military jet, a Mirage-2000D, crashed in northeastern France.
- One of the two pilots on board was found dead.
- Search efforts are underway for the second pilot.
- Radio and radar contact was lost at approximately 10:30 PM.
- Witnesses reported hearing an explosion and seeing a large fire.