US: Two jets collide midair at Idaho air show, 4 pilots eject safely (VIDEO)
Two US fighter jets were involved in a midair collision on Sunday during an airshow near Mountain Home Air Force Base in the state of Idaho.
The crash occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show, two miles (3.2 kilometers) from the US Air Force base, a spokesperson said.
What else do we know about the midair collision in Idaho?
The Mountain Home Air Force Base, located about 50 miles south of the state capital Boise, said on social media that the area had been locked down.
"Emergency responders are on the scene, an investigation is underway and more details will be released as they become available," the spokesperson said.
Videos posted on social media showed four parachutes opening as the planes fell to the ground after colliding.
BREAKING: Two US Navy fighter jets have just had a MID-AIR COLLISION during the air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho
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It appears all four crew members punched out of the aircraft, which then fell to the ground and exploded.
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The air show's organizers said the four crew members had ejected safely.
