Military plane transporting troops crashes in Philippines
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Rescue operations are underway after a Philippine Air Force plane crashed in the southern Philippines on Sunday, officials said.
The C-130 military plane was transporting troops from Cagayan de Oro, in Mindanao, to Sulu province when it missed the runway on the island of Jolo, CNN affiliate CNN Philippines reported, citing Armed Forces Chief Cirilito Sobejana. The plane crashed into nearby Patikul village, the report said. Images from a local TV station appeared to show the burning wreck of the plane and thick smoke billowing from the village.More Related News