Two pilots injured after RAF jet crashes and bursts into flames in Wales

Two pilots have been injured after an RAF jet crashed in Wales.

Emergency services are at the scene in the Pencarnisiog area of Anglesey on Tuesday afternoon following the crash involving a training jet near the RAF Valley training base.

North Wales Police warned people to avoid the area until further notice and confirmed the two pilots are thought to have “minor injuries”. It is understood they were both able to eject from the jet before the crash.

There have been no reports of any wider damage or injuries, police said. Data from FlightRadar24 shows an air ambulance departing from the scene this afternoon.

North Wales Police said in a statement: “Local officers are currently in attendance to reports of an incident involving an RAF training aircraft in the Pencarnisiog area of Anglesey, alongside colleagues from the Royal Air Force, North Wales Fire and Rescue Services, Welsh Ambulance Service University Health Trust and Helimed.

“Two pilots are being treated for what are thought to be minor injuries and at this stage there are no reports of any wider damage or injuries.

“Please avoid the area until further notice. Updates will be issued when appropriate.”

RAF Valley sits on the Welsh island of Anglesey and is a training base for the air force’s fighter pilots.

The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for more information.

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