Two killed in military plane crash in China

At least two people were killed today when a Chinese military aircraft crashed in the country's northwest Shaanxi province.

The plane crashed at about 3 pm local time (12.30 IST) on the outskirts of Weinan city, according to rescuers, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

It is suspected to be a military aircraft, it said.

A Chinese website showed photos of smouldering wreckage of the aircraft, including a tail bearing the markings of the People's Liberation Army.

The debris were strewn across a farm land.

Further details are awaited.