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Colombia Plane Crash Claims 66 Lives

Published March 24, 2026, 07:02
Colombia Plane Crash Claims 66 Lives

In Colombia, a military C-130 Hercules aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguisamo, near the border with Ecuador. The aircraft was carrying 125 passengers and crew, and according to the latest information, at least 66 people have lost their lives and dozens more were injured. The deceased include 58 members of the army, six members of the air force, and two police officers. The cause of the crash remains unknown and is being investigated by authorities. The tragedy has plunged Colombia into mourning and shocked the local community.