Video shows pilot ejecting from plane crash in France.

(CLO) A video posted on social media platform X captures the moment two military pilots jumped out of their aircraft after a collision that occurred in France at approximately 3:40 PM on March 25th.

The incident occurred during a training exercise by the Patrouille de France aerobatic team in Saint-Dizier.

Video shows the plane descending rapidly, with one pilot falling to the ground along with the jet before parachuting close to the surface. The French Air Force confirmed that both pilots and a passenger ejected safely and were conscious. French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu also confirmed the accident, stating that rescue forces had been mobilized.

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According to The Sun, one pilot was taken to hospital. Meanwhile, The Mirror reported that one plane crashed into a fuel tank, while the other fell into a canal. Another video showed blue, white, and red smoke – symbols of France – rising from the scene. The cause of the accident is not yet known.

The Patrouille de France is a renowned aerobatic team of the French Air Force, officially operational since 1953. Comprising nine pilots, the team specializes in performing aerobatic displays at major events, including the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Previously, the city of Saint-Dizier announced the Patrouille de France's training plan from March 24th to 28th, with exercises taking place twice daily. A night exercise was also scheduled for March 26th from 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM, but it is currently unclear whether this will proceed as planned.

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