Indian fighter jet pilot killed in crash at Dubai airshow

A pilot has died after an Indian fighter jet crashed while performing a display at an airshow in Dubai, officials have said.

The Indian Air Force said in a statement: "IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.

"A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident."

The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd's Teja jet crashed about about 14:10 local time (10:10 GMT), according to the Associated Press.

Dubai's Media Office has said firefighters and emergency services have "responded rapidly" to the incident and are managing the situation on-site.