02 May 2018 | 04:31 PM UTC
US: Military plane crash causes traffic disruptions near Savannah May 2
US military plane crashes in Port Wentworth (Georgia), near Savannah, causing traffic disruptions May 2; avoid the affected area
Event
A US military C-130 plane reportedly crashed near the intersection of the GA-21 highway and Gulfstream Road in Port Wentworth (Georgia), near Savannah, shortly before 12:00 (local time) on Wednesday, May 2. Emergency responders are on the scene and GA-21 has been closed in the vicinity of the crash. Traffic disruptions and additional road closures are anticipated in the area. Further details, including the cause of the crash and the number of associated casualties, are still emerging.
Advice
Individuals in the Savannah area are advised to avoid the area of the crash, prepare for associated traffic disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
