A Tejas jet plane crashed on Friday during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, prompting black smoke and emergency sirens across the venue.

The Indian HAL Tejas, a combat aircraft used by the Indian Air Force, went down around 2:10 pm. local time while performing a flying display for spectators at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai World Central.

It was not immediately clear whether the pilot ejected before the crash or if anyone was injured in the incident. The crash unfolded in front of a crowd that included families, as dark smoke rose over the airport and emergency responders rushed to the site.

Confirming the incident, an IAF official said: “A Tejas of IAF has crashed in Dubai Air Show-25. Further details are being ascertained at the moment. Will give further details in so

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