Six buildings were levelled in the initial wave of strikes and according to a preliminary toll, six people were killed and 91 wounded
mena2 hours ago
A crew of nine Puerto Ricans were flying an Air National Guard C-130 into retirement in Arizona when it crashed onto a highway in Georgia on Wednesday, and authorities said there are no survivors.
The plane crashed onto state highway 21 moments after taking off from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, narrowly missing people on the ground and sending an orange and black fireball into the sky.
“It miraculously did not hit any cars, any homes,” Effingham County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Gena Bilbo said. “This is a very busy roadway.”
Eight hours after the crash, she added: “To our knowledge there are no survivors.”
The huge plane’s fuselage appeared to have struck the median, and pieces of its wings, which spanned 132 feet (40 meters), were scattered across lanes in both directions. The debris field stretched 600 feet (183 meters) in diameter, Bilbo said. The only part still intact was the tail section, said Chris Hanks, a spokesman for the Savannah Professional Firefighters Association.
The plane was more than 60 years old, said Isabelo Rivera, Adjutant General of Puerto Rico’s National Guard. Belonging to the 156th Air Wing, it was used to rescue US citizens stranded in the British Virgin Islands following Hurricane Irma and ferry supplies to the US territory of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria last year.
“The planes that we have in Puerto Rico — it’s not news today that they are the oldest planes on inventory” of all National Guard planes nationwide, Rivera said. Puerto Rico’s National Guard has five other similar planes, two of which need maintenance and aren’t being used, he said.
"I saw it... roll upside down. When it rolled upside down it did a straight turn into the ground."It’s too early to say what might have caused the accident, he said. The plane last received maintenance at the base in Savannah in April.
Viewer describes moments before C-130 crash near Savannah.
WBTV's @RaycomMedia sister-station, @WTOC11, reporting 5 onboard military plane. 2 dead. https://t.co/1poIcJ89y8 pic.twitter.com/opukwOVS9v
- Mark Davenport WBTV (@TheDavenReport) May 2, 2018
Six buildings were levelled in the initial wave of strikes and according to a preliminary toll, six people were killed and 91 wounded
mena2 hours ago
A perfect meal should strike a balance between protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats
uae3 hours ago
Temperatures may reach a high of 40 degrees Celsius in Abu Dhabi and 37 degrees Celsius in Dubai
uae3 hours ago
Being recognised as a major defence partner was a welcome development that mirrored a confidence in US policy, says Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
uae3 hours ago
Institutions also conduct psychometric tests in secondary years to help guide future career choices
education5 hours ago
Originally from New Zealand, Steve Ashby formed ‘Rise,’ a community-driven initiative aimed at raising awareness and supporting those affected
health5 hours ago
Cardiologists recommend that healthy adults undergo cardiac checks every two to four years, particularly those 40 years old and above
uae5 hours ago
On October 5, inside Etihad Arena on Yas Island, The NBA Fan Appreciation Day in Abu Dhabi will feature an extraordinary hybrid basketball and football match titled ‘Clash of the Legends’
football11 hours ago