3 killed in military jet fighters crash in central Myanmar

Source: Xinhua| 2018-10-16 13:38:27|Editor: xuxin
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YANGON, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Two military jet fighters crashed in Minbu township in Myanmar's Magway region Tuesday morning, killing two pilots, according to the Myanmar Air Force.

A female student on the ground died of being hit by pieces of wreckage in the incident.

The most-edged jet fighter, on its flight to a ground to air launching field in Ann township, Magway region, hit a tower pole and its wing clapped with that of another aircraft, thus crashing together, according to initial report.

The local police force is undertaking investigation on the tragedy.

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