A pilot has died after a fighter jet crashed and erupted into flames at an airshow.

The incident , involving an Indian Tejas, happened during the final Dubai Airshow afternoon demonstration. Rescue operations began immediately, the show was temporarily halted, and visitors were directed back to the exhibition area.

The aircraft, a single-seat Light Combat Aircraft, went down at around 2.10pm local time. Black smoke rose over the Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central as a crowd of spectators watched, and sirens sounded.

The Indian Air Force has now confirmed the pilot has died and an inquiry into the incident is underway. 11:42 Tim Hanlon

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