#WATCH Two aircraft of Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team crashed today at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, during rehearsa… https://t.co/1gKkoQLjSV — ANI (@ANI) 1550560744000

NEW DELHI: A mid air collision of two Hawk trainer jets occurred Tuesday around 11:50 AM at Bengaluru's Aero India show. While two pilots managed to eject with injuries, one pilot reportedly lost his life in this tragic incident.The colision happened during the practice session of the Suryakiran aerobatic team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force While Wg Cdr VT Shelke and Sqn Ldr TJ Singh ejected, Wg Cdr Sahil Gandhi sustained fatal injuries. The two aircrew have been airlifted to Air Force Command Hospital, Bengaluru.One civilian has also been reportedly hurt and the debris has fallen near ISRO's layout, Yelahanka new town area."There were three pilots, one has died, two are safe with injuries," DGP Fire Services M N Reddi who rushed to the spot told PTI."I'm aware of it (incident)," Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, but did not elaborate further when asked about the accident.She said this on the sidelines of an event here.The eyewitnesses claim to have sen two parachutes but other details remain hazy.A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident.Members of the media was present for the rehearsal shoot of the show.The 12th edition of the air show will showcase latest technologies and products by global aerospace majors. The show is to be held from February 20- 24, 2019.(With PTI inputs)