MEDAK- TELENGANA: Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots lost their lives as their Pilatus trainer aircraft crashed in Telangana's Medak. The tragic incident occurred at around 8:55 am during a training session at the Air Force Academy near Dindigul district on Monday morning, as confirmed by IAF officials.

The crash site was reported near Toopran town. Among the victims were an instructor and a cadet, both onboard the aircraft during the training exercise.

Rohini, the SP of Medak, stated, "The aircraft, a Training Aircraft from Dundigul airport, was occupied by a trainer and a trainee. Emergency services and investigative teams are currently at the scene. The fire that broke out due to the crash has been extinguished."

Efforts are underway to determine if any survivors are present, with a thorough search of the area being conducted to locate any remaining bodies. Further details regarding the cause of the accident are pending investigation.

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