Mountain Home Air Force Base outside of Boise, Idaho, was locked down Sunday afternoon after two jets performing at an air show crashed in midair, according to authorities and bystander video of the incident.
"An aircraft incident has occurred at Mountain Home Air Force Base during theGunfighter Skies Air Showtwo miles northwest of the base," base officialsposted onlineSunday, adding that emergency responders were on the scene and an investigation was underway.
ABC affiliate station KIVI in Boisereportedthat two jets participating in the air show may have collided in flight.
The status of the personnel onboard the aircraft is unknown.
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A bystander video of the incident captured two jets flying near each other when they collided in midair. As the two planes plummeted to the ground, four parachutes appeared to deploy.
A plume of black smoke is seen in the footage as the jets crashed to the ground and exploded.
The air show has been cancelled, according to apostfrom the Mountain Home Police Department, which further advised spectators not to travel to the Air Force base.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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