Two Patrouille de France Jets Collide in France
Two French fighter jets collided mid-air over the town of Saint-Dizier in the Haute-Marne department. The incident took place during a training flight of the aerobatic team Patrouille de France, according to local media reports.
Preliminary information indicates that both pilots managed to eject and are safe. One of the jets crashed onto the grounds of an industrial facility, sparking a fire. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene.
There have been no official reports of casualties on the ground. Local authorities have launched checks for any potential threats to residents and factory workers.
An investigation into the cause of the incident is underway. Patrouille de France is an elite aerobatic team of the French Air Force, known for its participation in airshows and demonstration flights both in France and abroad.
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