Indonesia transport plane crash: At least 30 killed

June 30, 2015 14:46

At least 30 people have been killed in a military transport plane crash in a residential area of the Indonesian city of Medan, officials say.

Local TV reported that the Hercules crashed into two houses and a car and burst into flames.Military spokesman Fuad Basya told the BBC that the plane came down soon after take-off and that there were at least 12 crew members on board. Officials say that bodies were recovered from the plane wreckage.

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