Manila:
A military plane crashed in the southern Philippines on Sunday, and the army chief mentioned at least 40 men and women had been rescued from the aircraft that media reported was carrying 85 men and women.
The C-130 aircraft of the Philippine Air Force had a mishap on landing on the island of Jolo, the air force mentioned in a statement.
“Rescue efforts are ongoing,” it mentioned.
A image published by ABS-CBN News on Twitter showed smoke and flames pouring from the broken fuselage.
The AFP news agency mentioned the plane had been carrying 85 men and women, citing the army chief.
Armed forces chief Cirilito Sobejana told reporters that at least 40 men and women had been rescued from the crashed plane and have been now getting treated.
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