Two pilots killed in Pakistan plane crash

Islamabad: Two Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed Tuesday when their Mirage trainer aircraft crashed after exploding in mid-air, a media report said. The crash took place in Baldia town near Karachi and injured many on the ground, Dawn online reported.

Eyewitnesses said that the plane exploded mid-air. Three buses caught fire as the aircraft`s debris spread far and wide and a number of nearby buildings were damaged. The crash reportedly took place due to a technical failure.