Jodhpur: An Indian Air Force MIG 27 fighter plane crashed at Konkani village, 25 km from Jodhpur on Friday morning, defence sources said.
At least five villagers sustained serious burn injuries at the crash site.
The pilot had a narrow escape after he managed to eject safely. The plane was on a routine sortie.
According to the sources, the accident occurred at 0800 hrs IST when the fighter plane began its practice flight from here but crashed near the village after developing a technical snag a short while into the flight.
The injured have been admitted to Jodhpur hospital.
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