Plane Crash in Colombia Claims 66 Lives
The Hercules C-130, which had 114 soldiers and 11 crew members on board, crashed shortly after departing from Puerto Leguizamo, Putumayo.
President Gustavo Petro indicated earlier that the reason behind the crash remains unknown.
As officials work to respond to the tragedy and investigate the circumstances of the accident, the Defense Ministry has implemented all necessary protocols to support the victims and their relatives.
"I express my most sincere condolences to the families of those affected and, out of respect for their grief, I urge avoiding speculation until official information is available," stated Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez.
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