A Royal Navy Hawk T1 jet has crashed in woodland in Cornwall.
Two pilots ejected from the aircraft which is from the 736 Naval Air Squadron based at RNAS Culdrose, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed.
The pilots were checked by critical care paramedics at the scene, Cornwall Air Ambulance said. They were then airlifted to hospital.
Defence Minister Johnny Mercer said the crash was due to "suspected engine failure".
He added that both pilots were "being assessed for injuries".
"There's nothing more to it than that," he said. "They've had a problem, they've ejected, they've been picked up.
"We're assessing them and we'll have more information in due course."
Police said they received reports of an aircraft crashing in the St Martin area of Helston and have asked people to avoid the area.
Eyewitness Simon Brown, who was walking his dog nearby, said he first heard a "bang as the crew ejected" and saw the plane continue flying, but he didn't see any smoke.
He said: "At first I thought it was an exercise. Later the coastguard helicopter flew over, a few minutes later a smaller helicopter."
Another eyewitness, Richard Cooper, said: "There's no plane in view, it's gone through a load of trees and down a valley into a wooded area. There's a handful of broken branches.
"It seems a little chaotic down there at the moment but they seem to have it all under control.
"There was a strong smell of fuel when I first arrived but that's gone now."
Tina Searle, who lives on a farm near St Martin, said: "I thought it was a bit low but I just thought they're doing a manoeuvre or something.
"Then a few minutes later I saw the emergency service vehicles screaming down.
"My heart skipped a few beats when I read the news. I just pray that the guys were OK."
Emma Davis, who was walking near Falmouth, said she saw the jet flying "low and slowly" over Helford village "then in the blink of an eye it was gone".
She said: "I heard a massive impact explosion, and was expecting to see fire, or smoke, but didn't.
"Then I saw the two pilots had ejected."
Eyewitness Layla Astley said: "I saw the plane flying low over our house. I heard a clunking sound. It flew on over our fields and then there was a loud crack and we saw two pilots ejecting.
"I watched as their parachutes opened.
"I then saw the plane bank left and over the top of a hill before hearing a very loud bang. There was no smoke or fire and I hear from locals that thankfully no one was seriously hurt."
Devon and Cornwall Police tweeted: "Two men have been airlifted to #Derriford Hospital to be treated for their injuries. Details of injuries not known at this time.
"Emergency services remain at the scene carrying out enquiries."
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