Summary
At least one person died, and 77 were injured after a Colombian military plane carrying 125 people crashed after taking off in southern Colombia. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash involving the Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 plane. Colombian President Gustavo Petro shared that the incident is deeply saddening and noted support for the families affected.
Key Facts
- The crash involved a Colombian military plane with 125 people on board.
- At least one person has died, with 77 others injured.
- The crash took place after takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo, close to the Peru border.
- The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed the incident through social media.
- A Hercules C-130 plane manufactured by Lockheed Martin was involved in the crash.
- Colombian military units are present at the crash site to assist.
- Colombia has used Hercules C-130 planes since the late 1960s and has updated some units recently.
