Jharkhand: Two injured after private joyride glider crashes in Dhanbad | WATCH

A joyride glider crashed into a building near Birsa Munda Park on Thursday, injuring the pilot and passenger on board, according to a police officer. The incident occurred just after takeoff from the Barwadda airstrip at around 4:50 pm. Videos have surfaced online from the aircraft minutes before its crash.

The injured individuals were identified as the pilot and 14-year-old Kush Singh, a passenger from Patna who was visiting his maternal uncle in Dhanbad. Both were admitted to Asarfi Hospital in serious condition.

Only two people can be accommodated in a joyride glider, and the reason for the crash is still unknown, according to police. The glider was operated by a private agency in Jharkhand, whose officials were unavailable for comment.