
Oh, no…
This is awful.
According to the Daily Caller:
A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft from the Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing crashed near Savannah, Ga., Wednesday, the Savannah Morning News reported.
Emergency crews are responding to the incident, which occurred near Gulfstream Road and Highway 21 in Port Wentworth. The type of aircraft and the crash was confirmed by the Savannah Professional Firefighters Association, according to KSLA News 12. It was bound for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, according to Fox News.
There is no word on injuries or fatalities at this time.
Plane crashes near Savannah, Georgia. Firefighters say the plane was a military cargo jet. Not clear how many people were on board, or if anyone on the ground was injured. (Photo courtesy Savannah Firefighters). pic.twitter.com/j2bRD3c5lc
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) May 2, 2018
More: U.S. Air Force says the aircraft that crashed near an airport in Savannah, Georgia, was a National Guard cargo plane. Still no word on number and extent of injuries.
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) May 2, 2018
The US Air National Guard C-130 plane crashed shortly after take off at 11 am ET. That type of aircraft normally carries a crew of five, but can operate with as few as three.
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) May 2, 2018
We will update you as we know more.
Our prayers are with those affected.