A Canadian Air Force jet participating in a flyover dubbed "Operation Inspiration" crashed into a residential neighborhood in Kamloops, British Columbia, on Sunday at around 11:42 a.m. local time.British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix tweeted that one person was taken to the hospital.
Video of the incident posted to Facebook by a user named Cory Pelton appears to show the aircraft flying alongside another jet before veering sharply and nosediving. Smoke can be seen coming out of the aircraft as it makes its descent. A Canadian Air Force jet participating in a flyover dubbed "Operation Inspiration" crashed into a residential neighborhood in Kamloops, British Columbia, on Sunday.
"This is a developing situation," The National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces said in a statement. "Our number one priority at this time is determining the status of our personnel, the community and supporting emergency personnel." "We are thankful for the ongoing support of emergency crews, including the Kamloops Airport's aircraft rescue fleet, who are responding to the incident," the statement added. British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix tweeted that one person was taken to the hospital.
Hope everyone is safe ❤️🙏