Pakistan, Sept. 22 -- A US F-16 fighter jet crashed near an American air base in Germany on Tuesday, according to foreign media reports. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft following the incident.

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A spokesperson for Spangdahlem Air Base confirmed that the American fighter jet was involved in the crash. The pilot sustained injuries and received medical treatment at a hospital, according to the spokesperson.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine what caused the aircraft to crash. Officials have not yet provided further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The crash occurred shortly after 12 F-16 fighter jets departed from the US...