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Colombia Plane Crash Kills 66 Troops
1 Apr
Summary
- A military plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 66.
- The aircraft was carrying 128 people, including soldiers and crew.
- The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft tragically crashed shortly after taking off from Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo province. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, claimed the lives of 66 military personnel and left dozens injured. The plane was en route carrying 128 individuals, consisting of 115 army soldiers, 11 crew members, and two national police officers.
Authorities confirmed the grim casualty figures, with 57 people successfully evacuated from the crash site. Four military personnel were reported missing in the immediate aftermath. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing, though initial reports suggest it was not the result of an attack by an illegal armed group. The Colombian Air Force has identified six of its members among those deceased.
