The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho went into lockdown on Sunday after two U.S. Navy jets collided in mid-air during a local air show.
Four crew members safely ejected from the aircraft.
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Shocking footage showed the moment of the collision:
BREAKING: Two U.S. Navy jets collided mid-air and exploded during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base. pic.twitter.com/R66ADWM2TY
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“Base is locked down and we will provide updates as available,” the base stated on social media.
“An aircraft incident has occurred at Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show two miles northwest of the base. Emergency responders are on the scene, an investigation is underway and more details will be released as they become available,” an update read.
More from the Associated Press:
Multiple witnesses reported two planes collided and crashed, and videos posted online showed four parachutes opening in the sky
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