Two French pilots died when their military jets collided mid-flight in eastern France, the nation’s Air Force said in a post on X.

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The two Rafale fighter jets were returning from a mission in Germany when they collided near Colombey-les-Belles, close to the city of Nancy, Wednesday’s post said.

A third pilot ejected safely and was quickly found, unharmed, the post said.

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French President, Emmanuel Macron, expressed the country’s condolences to the families of the two pilots.

The aircraft were stationed in Saint-Dizier, in eastern France.

No details were initially provided regarding the cause of the accident.

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