Philippines military plane crashes with at least 85 on board

A Philippines military transport aircraft with at least 85 people on board has crashed in the south of the country, the armed forces say.

More than 40 people have been rescued and have been taken to hospital, armed forces chief Cirilito Sobejana, said.

The plane, a C130, was reported to be trying to land in Jolo in Sulu province when it overshot the runway.

Seventeen bodies are said to have been recovered from the crash site at Patikul.

Flames and smoke were seen rising from the wreckage.