A military F-16 aircraft crashed in Turkey, resulting in the death of the pilot, as reported by international news agencies.
According to available information, the fighter jet took off from the 9th Air Base in Balıkesir for a scheduled training flight, but encountered malfunctions.
The disaster occurred around 1:00 AM when the plane fell onto the busy Izmir – Istanbul highway, causing a massive fire and debris to scatter over hundreds of meters.
Emergency services are working at the scene, and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway.
