Breaking News: Two French Rafale fighter jets collided mid-air over eastern France during a routine training mission. One pilot managed to eject safely, while the search is underway for two others, including an instructor and a student pilot. The collision occurred in the Meurthe-et-Moselle region, sparking a massive search and rescue operation. Stay tuned to Grippan65 for the latest updates on this developing story.
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00:01In a shocking turn of events, two French Rafale fighter jets crashed after a mid-air collision
00:05over eastern France.
00:07The incident happened during a routine training mission in the Meurthe-et-Moselle region.
00:11One pilot managed to eject safely, but the search is still on for the two others, including
00:15an instructor and a student pilot.
00:17The Rafale Transition Squadron, 3 quarters Aquitaine, based at BA 113 St-Dizier Robinson
00:23Air Base, is at the center of this tragic event.
00:26French Minister of Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, has confirmed the ongoing search
00:30and rescue operations, with civil and military authorities working together.
00:34The cause of the collision remains unknown as investigations are underway.
00:37The Meurthe-et-Moselle Prefecture has activated the Departmental Operational Center and the
00:41SADR plan to assist in the operations.
00:44Stay tuned to GRIP in 65 for the latest updates on this developing story.
00:48Our thoughts are with the French Air Force and the families affected by this incident.