A military plane carrying more than 100 troops reportedly crashed during takeoff on Monday, March 23, in Puerto Leguízamo, a town in southwestern Colombia that borders Peru. Colombian authorities have confirmed the incident, but details about the number of victims and the cause of the crash are still being investigated.
Details of the Incident
According to Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez, the crash involved a Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 military plane. At the time of the crash, 110 soldiers were reportedly on board, according to local outlet BluRadio. The destination of the plane was not immediately known.
Minister Sánchez posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating that military units were already at the scene and that the victims’ care protocols had been activated. He expressed his condolences to the families of those affected by the tragedy and called on people to pray for those involved.
Ongoing Investigation
The cause of the crash has not been determined, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Authorities are focused on identifying the exact number of casualties and understanding the circumstances that led to the crash.
Response from Authorities
Minister Sánchez assured the public that all appropriate care measures were being taken for both the victims and their families, and that the investigation would be conducted with full transparency.
