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Updated March 8th, 2019 at 15:51 IST

MiG-21 crashes near Bikaner, Rajasthan: LIVE updates

A MiG-21 fighter jet has crashed near Rajasthan's Bikaner

Reported by: Ankit Prasad
| Image: self
3: 51 IST, March 8th 2019

More visuals have been accessed:

(In the above visual, parts of the plane's body are clearly visible. The photo was taken at 14:58, as per the time-stamp)

(A close-up version of the same picture)

3: 51 IST, March 8th 2019

Visuals of the crash-site have been accessed:

(Copious amounts of smoke can be seen billowing from the crash-site) 

(The plane's canopy which comes off during an ejection appears to have landed among a row of houses)

(Fire-brigade, Police and other authorities at the crash site)

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3: 51 IST, March 8th 2019

A MiG-21 has crashed near Rajasthan's Bikaner.

The pilot managed to eject safely, as per the Bikaner SP. The crash took place near Bikaner's Shoba Ki Dhani area.

This is a developing story. More details are awaited. 

Watch Republic TV for breaking news and updates.

3: 51 IST, March 8th 2019

IAF statement on the MiG-21 crash:

"Today afternoon a MiG-21 aircraft on a routine mission crashed after getting airborne from Nal near Bikaner. Pilot of the aircraft ejected safely. A CoI (Court of Inquiry) will investigate the cause of the accident."

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3: 51 IST, March 8th 2019

The Defence Spokesperson's Twitter handle has issued the same statement, adding "Initial inputs suggest a bird hit":

 

 

Published March 8th, 2019 at 15:22 IST

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