An Italian military plane crashed during a rehearsal and hit a car below, killing a 5-year-old girl.
The accident occurred on September 16 near the airport in Turin, northern Italy. The Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team of the Italian Air Force was rehearsing for an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the force's founding on September 17.
Nine Frecce Tricolori planes were flying in two V formations and gradually gaining altitude when one suddenly broke away from the formation and crashed. Video on social media showed the pilot ejecting while the plane created a large column of smoke and fire on the ground.
Italian military plane crashes during rehearsal in Turin on September 16. Video: X/insidercnews
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed that the plane hit a family's car as it was moving below, killing a 5-year-old girl. According to AGI news agency, the girl's parents were injured but not in critical condition, while her 9-year-old brother was seriously injured. The pilot's condition is currently unknown.
" The Ministry of Defense sends its condolences to the victims' families," Mr. Crosetto said, adding that measures have been taken to support those involved in the accident.
According to local media, preliminary investigation results show that the crashed plane may have hit a flock of birds, causing the engine to be disabled.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini described the crash as a “terrible tragedy” and sent his condolences and prayers to the victims. Events marking the 100th anniversary of the Italian Air Force have been cancelled.
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Emergency services at the scene of an Italian air force aerobatic plane crash in Turin, Italy on September 16. Photo: Reuters
In 1988, three Frecce Tricolori planes collided in mid-air and crashed during an air show at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, attended by about 300,000 people. The accident killed three pilots and 67 people, and injured hundreds more.
Nhu Tam (According to BBC, Reuters )
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