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Military Investigating Tail Cone Incident in Hanahan
The exact circumstances surrounding the separation of the part from the plane remain unclear at this time.
Hanahan, SC – Military officials are currently investigating an incident in Hanahan, South Carolina, where a rear tail cone from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fell from the sky and landed in the parking lot of Divine Redeemer School.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the area has been secured as a precaution.
Authorities have confirmed that the tail cone detached from a military aircraft during flight and are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
A local resident captured the moment a rear tail cone from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fell from the sky and landed in the parking lot of Divine Redeemer School. The incident occurred around 4 PM today.
The witness shared the photos with Channel2 NOW, providing visual evidence of the surprising event.
The exact circumstances surrounding the separation of the part from the plane remain unclear at this time.
Emergency services in Queens responded to a multi-casualty incident (MCI) late Thursday involving a major motor vehicle accident on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
The accident left six individuals injured, including two victims in critical condition suffering from traumatic cardiac arrest.
First responders arrived on scene under Box 8380, finding multiple vehicles involved in a collision that caused significant damage and blocked portions of the bridge.
Emergency medical teams immediately began triage and treatment, stabilizing patients for transport to area hospitals.
Two individuals required advanced life-saving measures at the scene as they were in traumatic arrest due to their injuries.
Four additional patients sustained varying levels of injury, and all six were transported to nearby trauma centers for further care.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which caused major traffic disruptions in the area. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and restore traffic flow.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and the conditions of the injured individuals are made available.