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WBOC has learned that a C-5 airplane crashed this morning in a field off of Route 9, about one mile south of the Dover Air Force Base. According to an assistant fire chief with the Dover Fire Department, the plane lost its second engine and the plane crashed. The plane was broken into three pieces: the nose, fuselage and tail. It is not known yet if there were any injuries or fatalities. According to WBOC's Laura Mazzeo, two military helicopters landed shortly after 7:30 a.m. to assist in the crash recovery efforts. More details forthcoming.

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Update on the WBOC story:

DOVER (WBOC/AP)- A C-5 airplane crashed at around 6:30 a.m. this morning in a field off of Route 9, about one mile south of the Dover Air Force Base.

According to Tech. Sgt. Melissa Phillips of the Dover Air Force Base, 17 people were aboard the plane and said their conditions are not known. Phillips also said she is not certain if the crash site is on, or off, base property.

Another source told WBOC that the 17 were taken to Kent General Hospital for their injuries. It is not known yet if there were any fatalities.

According to an assistant fire chief with the Dover Fire Department, the plane lost its second engine and the plane crashed. The plane was broken into three pieces: the nose, fuselage and the tail.

A board of officers will convene to investigate the crash. Route 9 is closed near the crash scene. More details forthcoming.

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