Pilot hurt as US fighter jet crashes at base in Germany

A US fighter jet crashed at an American air base in western Germany on Tuesday, with the pilot ejecting and suffering injuries, the US air force and local authorities said.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon went down at around 2:30 pm (1230 GMT) at the Spangdahlem Air Base in Rhineland-Palatinate state, according to a statement from the base.

"The pilot ejected safely and is receiving medical care," it said, adding that emergency workers had attended the crash site.

Local civilian authorities confirmed one person was injured.

The incident is under investigation, US officials said.

Spangdahlem Air Base is home to the US Air Force's 52nd Fighter Wing, which provides airpower and support for NATO operations in Europe and beyond.