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Royal Air Force pilots injured after ejecting from training craft near Anglesey in Wales

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VideoAn RAF training plane crashed in a fireball in northern Wales after two pilots ejected moments before impact.

A Royal Air Force (RAF) jet has crashed near homes in Wales during a training exercise.

Footage taken by a local shows two pilots eject from the T2 Hawk aircraft as it appeared to stall, sending the jet falling to the ground near Anglesey on Wednesday, local time.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: RAF pilots eject before fireball crash in Wales

The video shows the plane smash into the ground and cause a huge fireball within eyeshot of nearby homes.

North Wales Police said the two pilots involved in the incident are being treated for what ​are thought to be minor injuries.

They added that there ​were currently no reports of any ‌wider ⁠damage or injuries.

The RAF confirmed the incident involved an “⁠RAF T2 Hawk aircraft, flying out ​of RAF Valley,” an airbase about 9km southwest of the crash site.

Two Royal Air Force pilots have been injured after emergency ejecting from a training jet before it crashed in Wales.
Camera IconTwo Royal Air Force pilots have been injured after emergency ejecting from a training jet before it crashed in Wales. Credit: 7NEWS

It later confirmed that both pilots are receiving medical treatment and their “families are being supported”.

However, the RAF also noted that all exercises using the model of aircraft have been suspended.

“The RAF has decided to temporarily pause Hawk T1 and T2 operations, as a precautionary measure, whilst investigations are ongoing,” the RAF said in a statement to social media.

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