The incident is said to have occurred near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city. There are currently no other details available on the crash.

According to media reports quoting the Mandalay Fire Department, a Myanmar Air Force jet crashed near Mandalay, killing at least 12 people. The cause of the tragedy is yet unknown.

According to accounts, four other persons on board were injured in the event.

Meanwhile, local media speculated that high military commanders were on board at the time of the crash. At the moment, a rescue crew is on the scene.