Greek F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet Crashes at Tanagra Air Show Near Athens
Details of the Tanagra Air Show Incident
Crash Overview
ATHENS, Sept 5 (Reuters) - A Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed on Saturday during an air show at Tanagra airport, near Athens, a Greek Air Force official told Reuters.
Eyewitness Accounts and Immediate Aftermath
Video Footage and Fire Response
Video footage from public broadcaster ERT, which first reported the crash, showed a column of black smoke rising a few hundred metres from spectators watching the air show. Two helicopters were battling the fire on the spot.
Status of Pilots and Spectators
The fate of the pilots was not immediately known, and it was unclear whether anyone in the crowd had been injured, the official said.
Rescue Operations
Search and Rescue Efforts
"A search and rescue operation is under way," the official added.
Evacuation Measures
Loudspeakers at the air base were urging people to leave the area, according to ERT.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Lefteris PapadimasEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
