Kanpur/IBNS, Aug. 27 -- A training aircraft crashed in Kanpur on Thursday morning, killing both the pilot and co-pilot, media reports said.

The twin-engine aircraft crashed near the banks of the Ganges River in the city.

The pilot died on the spot, according to initial reports.

The co-pilot also succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

Emergency teams rush to spot

Emergency services and authorities rushed to the crash site soon after the incident.

The cause of the crash is yet to be determined.

Further details are awaited.

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