A collision involving a small aircraft occurred in the canton of Neuchâtel, near Switzerland’s border with France. Local radio reports indicate the incident took place on a Saturday morning, with authorities noting that the event is being investigated and that the site is currently under control by responders.
Initial information from emergency services confirms that the aircraft crashed on a steep slope in the Pont de Martel region. Rescue teams and the Neuchâtel police rapidly reached the scene, where casualties have been confirmed. The area has been cordoned off to ensure safety and to facilitate ongoing rescue and investigation efforts.
Officials described the situation as active, with ongoing rescue operations and a formal inquiry launched by the public prosecutor to determine the sequence of events and any contributing factors. Updates indicate a focus on securing the site and supporting victims and their families while investigators gather evidence from the crash location.
In related reports, El Mundo claimed the aircraft involved belonged to an F-18 fighter-bomber unit of the Spanish Air Force and carried out a separate incident at Zaragoza air base on May 20. The publication noted the pilot managed to eject and received prompt medical attention by helicopter, with firefighters dispatched to assist. The details of this report remain under review by official channels and are being corroborated through additional sources in the region.
Separately, reports from a different area described military activity near the Ukrainian border, with two Russian Aerospace Force fighter jets and two Mi-8 helicopters reportedly taking off near Bryansk. These assertions are part of ongoing regional developments and are being evaluated by appropriate authorities for accuracy and context.