Two Italian military planes collide, both pilots killed
The wreckage of an Italian Air Force U-208 airplane is seen on the ground.
TwoItalianAirForceplanes collided mid-airon Tuesday, killing both pilots during training exercises northwest of Rome,ItalianPrime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.
The two pilots were on board U-208 training aircraft and were participating in a training mission, according to anAirForcepress release.
The cause of the collision was not immediately known.
"We are devastated to hear about the deaths of twoAirForcepilots during a training accident near Guidonia," Meloni said.
The prime minister sent her condolences to the families of the pilots and to the members of theAirForce.
The U-208 is a lightweight, single-engine aircraft that can carry up to four passengers, plus the pilot, and has a top speed of 285 km (177 mph).
(With inputs from agencies)
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