IAF trainee aircraft crashes into pond in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj; rescue operations underway

A trainee aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, officials said, prompting an immediate emergency response.

Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the crash, the precise location of the incident, or the condition of those on board. Emergency and rescue teams have been deployed to the site, and search operations are currently ongoing.

Further information is expected as officials assess the situation and conduct preliminary investigations.