Prayagraj

A training aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed into a pond in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district on Wednesday, triggering an immediate emergency response.

Officials said the circumstances leading to the crash are yet to be ascertained. Details regarding the precise location of the incident, the cause of the crash and the condition of the occupants were not immediately available.

Rescue teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident and operations were underway to secure the area and assess the situation. Local authorities are assisting the Air Force personnel in the rescue and relief efforts.

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The Indian Air Force is expected to order an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident. Such investigations typically examine technical factors, weather conditions and operational aspects to establish the sequence of events leading to the crash. Further information is awaited as officials continue to monitor the situation.