DUBAI : A fighter jet crashed during the afternoon demonstration on the final day of the Dubai Airshow, prompting immediate rescue operations and bringing the aerial display to an abrupt halt.

Initial indications from the event’s flight schedule suggest that the aircraft involved is likely an Indian Tejas fighter jet, though officials have yet to issue a formal confirmation.

The incident sent shockwaves through the crowd as emergency teams raced toward the crash site. Airshow organisers temporarily suspended the programme and instructed visitors to return to the exhibition area as a precaution.

Further details, including the condition of the pilot and the cause of the crash, are expected as authorities continue their investigation.

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