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An air crash at the Gunfighters Skies Air Show on May 17 has stopped the event, witnesses say. This is a developing story.
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — An air crash at the Gunfighters Skies Air Show on May 17 has canceled the event, Mountain Home Police said. SSgt.
Antwain Hanks with the U.S. Air Force confirmed an"aircraft incident" occurred two miles northwest of the base during the air show. The announcer of the air show told audiences that a pair of naval jets collided, one spectator told Idaho News 6. Video captured of the crash shows multiple airman ejecting from the aircraft. Another witness, Anna White, captured video of smoke rising from the crash site.
WATCH: Video captured of the air crash Smoke rises from air crash at Gunfighter Skies show SSgt. Hanks said emergency responders are on the scene and an investigation is underway. The Mountain Home Police Department has asked the public not to travel or attempt to access the air base. Additional details will be released as they become available, SSgt.
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