An RAF jet crashed and exploded in Anglesey on Wednesday after both pilots ejected from the aircraft, according to The Guardian. The two pilots were injured in the incident, The Times reports.
The crash involved a Hawk T2 trainer jet, according to FlightGlobal, which describes the episode as the first crash of that aircraft type. The BBC reports that the RAF has paused fighter jet training following the ejections and the crash.
The Telegraph reports that the jet came down close to homes, narrowly missing them. The Guardian's account says the aircraft exploded moments after the crew left it.
The incident occurred near RAF Valley, the base named in The Times' coverage, where the aircraft had been operating. The pilots' injuries were reported by The Times, though further details on their condition were not available in the source material.
The RAF has not released additional information beyond what has been reported, and the circumstances that led the crew to eject remain unclear from the available accounts. FlightGlobal reports that an investigation is under way into the crash of the Hawk T2.
The pause in fighter jet training, reported by the BBC, indicates the service is reviewing the incident before resuming normal flying operations.
What to watch next: the outcome of the RAF investigation and any update on the condition of the two pilots.
