A pilot died and co-pilot suffered injuries after a plane reportedly crashed into a temple and tree in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district on the night of Thursday, 5 January, police said on Friday, 6 January.
The incident is said to have occurred near Umari village, which falls under the Chorhata police station limits in Rewa district.
The primary reason for the crash is said to have been the dense fog.
Local media reports identified the deceased pilot as Captain Vimal Kumar who was training his student, identified as Sonu Yadav, when the plane collided with the dome of the temple.
This is a developing story. Expect updates.