Two French Mirage fighter jets crash mid-air Search for pilots underway

One pilot was ejected and has been found injured but conscious. Emergency services are still searching for two others, a student pilot and his instructor. The crash site has been secured, with debris scattered over a wide area.

The aircraft, believed to be from Ochey Air Base 133, went down in a remote wooded area, complicating rescue efforts. French Armed Forces Minister Sebastian Lecornu confirmed the crash involved Rafales from the Rafale 3/4 'Aquitaine' Squadron and stated that the search for a lieutenant and captain is ongoing.

The public has been urged to avoid the area as emergency services continue their efforts.