US military plane explodes in mid-air, 5 people killed

A US military C-130 Hercules aircraft suddenly exploded in mid-air, crashed into a field in Mississippi and burst into flames, killing at least five people.

The US military plane exploded and caught fire.

Emergency services recovered the bodies of four victims at the scene, where the plane’s charred remains lay in a field in LeFlore County, Mississippi, on July 10. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and retrieve the bodies.

However, a source said there were nine people on board. Investigator Will Gnemi said they were looking for more victims and would announce the results later in the day.

Black smoke billowed from the scene of the accident.

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant shared his condolences with the victims' families on Facebook: "Please join me in praying for the victims and their families in this accident. Our service members risk their lives to ensure our freedom."

The C-130 Hercules military aircraft is widely used around the world.

The C-130 Hercules is a four-engine transport aircraft capable of using unprepared runways for takeoff and landing. It is used in military, civil and humanitarian operations worldwide./.

According to Dan Viet