16 people killed in military plane crash in Mississippi

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July 11, 2017 4:01 AM

"We were driven away by several high-intensity explosions."

All 16 people aboard a KC-130 military refueling tankercrash about 85 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday afternoon, according to a WZTV

A Marine Corps spokesperson said that the aircraft "experienced a mishap," but provided no details as of Monday evening. However, an

Firefighters were battling flames ignited by jet fuel.

"We were driven away by several high-intensity explosions," said Greenwood Fire Chief Marcus Banks.

The KC-130 is powered by four engines and six-bladed propellers, has a primary duty of

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