Two South Korean air force planes collide mid-air: Report

Seoul: Two South Korean air force planes have been collided in mid-air during training on Friday, killing three people and injuring one, officials reported.

As per details, the crash took place near the KT-1 aircrafts' base in the southeastern city of Sacheon at about 1:35 pm, with media putting the casualties at three pilots killed and another injured.

After being collided, KT-1 trainer aircraft— which is a two-seat plane— crashed into a mountain, said reports. More than 30 firefighters and rescuers have begun a search at the crash site, it added.

No damage has yet been reported on the ground.

Authorities said three helicopters, 20 vehicles and dozens of emergency workers were dispatched to determine the cause of the crash and the extent of the damage.

“Despite their attempts at an emergency escape, three pilots died and one remains missing,” they said in a statement.