In Gujarat, 8 defence personnel were killed when two MI-17 choppers of Indian Air Force collided mid-air near Sarmat village of Jamnagar. SP Jamnagar Harikrishna Patel, said the two choppers collided soon after take off and crashed near the village.

An IAF spokesperson in New Delhi said that the choppers were on training sortie. He said that a court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the reasons behind the crash.

Indian Air Force officers, police officials and Jamnagar municipal corporation fire brigade have reached the spot and are assessing the situation.