Girl, five, killed after military jet crashes and hits car in Italy as brother, nine, rushed to hospital
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD girl has been killed after a military jet crashed into her car, reports say.
The Italian aircraft crashed during a training exercise in Turin, also leaving the girl’s nine-year-old brother seriously injured.
The children’s parents and pilot were not in life-threatening danger, Italian news agency ANSA reports.
All survivors suffered burns and were rushed to nearby hospitals.
Initial reports by local media suggest that the jet fell during take-off, crashing at the end of the runway and catching fire.
The pilot reportedly jumped from the cabin just moments after contact with the ground.
The military jet was part of the Frecce Tricolori patrol, which was expected at 5pm at the Vercelli aero club for an air show.
But after the fleet’s jet crashed near Turin’s Caselle Airport, organisers cancelled the 4,000-guest event.
The Frecce Tricolori were also one of the main attractions at Collegno aero club on Sunday to celebrate the centenary of the Air Force.
But the event has been cancelled as a sign of condolence to the family.