29 killed, 50 rescued as Philippines military plane crash-lands

29 killed, 50 rescued as Philippines military plane crash-lands
Rescuers search for bodies at the site (Joint Task Force-Sulu/AP)

A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province while trying to land on Sunday, killing at least 29 military personnel, officials said.

At least 50 others were rescued from the burning wreckage.

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