F-18 fighter jet crashes in Spain (+VIDEO)

An F-18 fighter jet has crashed at the Zaragoza airbase in Spain, erupting into a giant fireball near a busy highway, Daily Express reported.

The pilot flying the plane managed to eject before the disaster and is thought to be safe. The local Heraldo de Aragón said that the pilot suffered injuries to his leg while no other injuries have been reported following the crash.

The pilot has been transferred to the Zaragoza Military Hospital.

The crash took place during an exhibition show for military families at the base.