Two Alpha jets from the Patrouille de France have collided mid-air while rehearsing a stunt, it has emerged.
The collision occurred near Saint-Dizier around 3.40pm today during a training drill involving seven Alpha Jets.
Footage of the terrifying incident shows that both pilots and a passenger were forced to eject from the planes. Officials say both jets were destroyed.
Sébastien Lecornu, France’s Minister of the Armed Forces, confirmed the accident in a statement on X.
Emergency services were mobilized, Lecornu said, adding that officials are coordinating with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of the Armed Forces.
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The collision occurred near Saint-Dizier around 3.40pm today during a training drill involving seven Alpha Jets
Officials say both jets were destroyed in the horrifying incident