Military Plane Tragedy in Colombia: At Least 66 Killed
The crash of a military cargo plane in southwestern Colombia has claimed the lives of at least 66 people, including most of the 128 on board, according to authorities.
In a tragic turn of events, a military cargo plane has crashed in southwestern Colombia, resulting in the death of at least 66 people, according to the head of the country's armed forces. The plane, carrying 128 individuals, mostly soldiers, went down shortly after taking off on Monday, leaving a devastating aftermath.
The incident occurred in the remote municipality of Puerto Leguizamo, situated in the Amazonian province of Putumayo. Emergency crews were immediately dispatched to the crash site, but the scale of the tragedy was quickly apparent. The crash has sent shockwaves throughout Colombia, as the nation grapples with the loss of life and the impact on the military.
Source: NPR
