Summary
A Colombian military plane carrying about 110 soldiers crashed in the southern Amazon region shortly after it took off. The crash happened near Puerto Leguízamo, and rescue teams are investigating the accident.
Key Facts
- A Colombian military plane crashed on Monday.
- The plane had about 110 soldiers on board.
- It was a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft.
- The crash occurred near Puerto Leguízamo, in the Amazon region.
- The Defense Ministry is investigating the cause of the crash.
- Rescue teams have been sent to the crash site.
- The number of casualties is not yet confirmed.
- President Gustavo Petro said emergency teams are focused on responding to the situation.
