(MENAFN- Live Mint) A Tejas fighter jet crashed manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) crashed on Friday at the Dubai Air Show.

The Tejas fighter jet crash today happened during a demonstration at the event.

The Indian HAL Tejas crashed around 2:10 pm local time on Friday during its flight demonstration to a crowd at the Dubai Air Show.

According to a report by The Associated Press, it was not immediately understood if the pilot ejected before the plane crash.

Black smoke seen rising

Black smoke rose over the Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central as a crowd of spectators watched the IAF Tejas jet crash.

Authorities blared sirens after the Tejas jet crash.

A video of the fighter jet, used by the Indian Air Force, showed it falling rapidly before hitting the ground and exploding in flames.

According to eyewitnesses quoted by AFP, the Tejas warplane was executing a low roll before it crashed in flames about a mile (1.6 kilometres) from the site of the Dubai Air Show.

IAF issues statement

The Indian Air Force has issued a statement confirming the Tejas fighter jet crash.

“Dear All, A Tejas of IAF has crashed in Dubai Air Show-25. Further details are being ascertained at the moment. Will give further details in some time,” it said.

Dubai's second airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, was hosting the biennial Dubai Air Show. The air show has been witness to major aircraft orders by both the long-haul carrier Emirates and its lower-cost sister airline FlyDubai.

(This is a developing story. Check back for updates)

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