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The country's Armed Forces and the Interior Ministry are coordinating efforts. Both pilots and a passenger were later found "unconscious", according to French media reports.
ByAlice Scarsi, World News Editor, Ciaran McGrath, Senior News Reporter
Patrouille de France: Two jets collide during training
Emergencyservices are attending the scene of an incident following the crash of two Alpha Jets inFrance. One witness told broadcaster BMFTV: "We saw black smoke." Footage shared online by Aero Gazette appeared to show the moments after the collision. An accompanying comment said it had involved two Patrouille de France aircraft.
Le Monde quoted a French Air Force source as saying the two aircraft "apparently collided" at 3.35 pm near Air Base 113 in Saint-Dizier (Haute-Marne).The two pilots and one passenger were able to eject and were "found conscious," it added. Interior Minister Sebastian Lecornu, also posting onX, said emergency services had been mobilized, with the armed forces and his ministry coordinating their efforts.
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AFP said two of those involved were taken to the hospital in Saint-Dizier while the third, described as a "multi-trauma sufferer", was being treated by the army. One of the planes crashed into a silo where a fire is being extinguished, with no civilian casualties, the same source added.
A post by Prefet De Vosges, the regional government, said: "Aircraft accident in the Harmonville sector, the departmental operational center is activated in support of the armed forces to coordinate rescue operations. Avoid the area and follow the instructions of the authorities."
The Alpha Jet is a French-made light attack and advanced trainer aircraft, designed primarily for close air support and training roles.
Developed by Dassault Aviation and Aerospatiale in the 1970s, the jet has been a versatile component of the French Air Force and several other air forces around the world.
A screengrab which appears to show the collision (Image: X)
Known for its agility and relatively low operating costs, the Alpha Jet is capable of performing a range of missions, from air-to-ground strikes to tactical reconnaissance.
Despite its age, the aircraft remains in service with several countries, including France, where it continues to serve in both training and light combat roles.
The Alpha Jet is often regarded as a reliable, cost-effective platform for military forces seeking a balance between performance and operational efficiency.
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— Sébastien Lecornu (@SebLecornu) March 25, 2025Un accident impliquant deux Alpha Jet de la Patrouille de France en répétitions vient d’avoir lieu dans l’Est de la France.
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