A plane has reportedly crashed in Kishtwar, India, as smoke is pictured billowing above the mountainous region of India. Reports on social media claim the plane belongs to the Indian Air Force, though this is yet to be confirmed.
Images shared show a big plume of grey smoke pouring into the sky from the side of a mountain. A loud bang was also reportedly heard around the time of the crash.
Rescue operations are underway according to social media reports, though this has not been officially confirmed.
\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 JUST IN: An Indian Air Force aircraft has crashed in Kishtwar.The aircraft type has not yet been officially confirmed. Rescue operations are underway and details are awaited from the Indian Air Force.pic.twitter.com/16wdGiksF7
According to reports on social media, a "loud explosion" was also heard around the time of the crash.
Kishtwar, IndiaHeard loud explosion in the hilllock of Kistshwar, JK. No official comments so far of what had exactly happened. Can see huge smokes from the area. Panic in the area.Loud Blast-Like Sound, Smoke Seen Rising from Forest AreaSmoke were seen rising from a forested\u2026pic.twitter.com/qx4zyovc7v
Unconfirmed reports says that An ''IAF related'' plane has Reportedly Crashed in Padder, Kishtwar District of J&K.Reports suggest Indian Air defense system accidentally targeted its own plane...However Official confirmation still awaited.pic.twitter.com/iReMEWc4HS
Social media users are sharing images of the reported crash online. Some are claiming an Indian Air Force plane has crashed, though this has not been verified.
An Indian Air Force plane has reportedly crashed in Padder area of J&K\u2019s Kishtwar District. Official Confirmation is Awaited \ud83d\ude14#Jammu#JammuKashmir#Kishtwarpic.twitter.com/FegohdGp3s
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
