At least 3 people have died after an Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft crashed in western India on Monday morning, according to local media. Reports indicate that "the casualties were civilians who were on the ground at the time of the crash," while an AFP report quoted a police official saying "the aircraft fell on a house, and several individuals were injured."
Authorities previously confirmed civilian fatalities due to the incident, which occurred in a rural area near Suratgarh in Rajasthan. The Indian Air Force stated in a Twitter message: "The aircraft crashed during a routine training flight, and its pilot safely ejected, sustaining only minor injuries. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident."
