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Reports: 2 fighter jets collide over northeastern Germany

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German media are reporting that two air force jets have collided in the northeast of the country.

The dpa news agency quoted the interior ministry of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state as confirming the crash of two Eurofighter jets Monday.

Local radio station Ostseewelle reports that the aircraft collided shortly before 2 pm (1200 GMT) near Lake Mueritz. There was conflicting information about whether the pilots ejected.

A video posted online shortly after the crash showed two plumes of smoke rising from the ground.

Germany's air force couldn't immediately confirm the incident.

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First Published: Jun 24 2019 | 6:50 PM IST

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