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PHOTOS: 116 feared dead after Hercules C-130 crashes in Indonesian city

Source: ANI
Last updated on: June 30, 2015 19:02 IST
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Firemen and security forces attempt to extinguish the fire surrounding the wreckage of an Indonesian military transport plane after it crashed in Medan, Indonesia. Photographer: Irsan Mulyadi/Antara Foto/Reuters

At least 116 people are feared dead after a military transport plane crashed in a residential area in Indonesia's Medan city, said officials. The plane had more than 130 passengers on board the plane -- 101 passengers and 12 crew when the place came down. Three people were killed on the ground. Officials said that they don't expect any survivors. 

According to reports, the Hercules C-130 plane hit a hotel and houses in the northern Sumatra city of Medan.

Military spokesman Fuad Basya said that the plane crew was inside the aircraft but the number of people has not been confirmed, reported The Guardian.

The crash of the transport plane occurred just two minutes after it took off from Soewondo air force base. Photograph: Twitter

A major rescue operation is underway as the crash site is still covered in thick black smoke and flames.

It is the second time in the last 10 years that a plane has crashed in Medan neighbourhood. 

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