US F-16 fighter jet crashes during training flight near American Air Force base in South Korea

A US fighter jet has reportedly crashed during a training in South Korea.

The pilot reportedly ejected before the F-16 fighter jet crashed.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet has reportedly crashed during a training exerciseGetty

Reuters reported that the crash occurred near the US Air Force base in Gunsan, citing Yonhap news agency.

The jet reportedly crashed into the Yellow Sea.

The nature of the crash wasn’t immediately known.

It is unclear if anyone else was on board the jet.