Colombia Military Aircraft Crash Leaves Over 100 Soldiers Feared Dead

• Colombia military aircraft crash kills over 100 soldiers
• Colombia aircraft crash occurred during takeoff in Putumayo
• Colombia military crash under investigation for technical failure

Bogota: A major tragedy struck Colombia after a military transport aircraft crashed in the southern region of the country, with more than 100 soldiers feared dead. The incident has shocked the nation as rescue and investigation efforts continue.

The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed Martin Hercules C130, belonged to the Colombian Air Force and was carrying a large number of military personnel. Reports suggest that around 80 to 110 soldiers were on board at the time of the crash.

The accident occurred in Putumayo province, near the Peru border, during takeoff from a local airfield. Soon after the aircraft hit the ground, it caught fire, leading to heavy casualties.

Officials said the plane was transporting security forces to a remote area in the southern region, which is largely covered by dense Amazon forests. Emergency teams, including military units and rescue personnel, rushed to the site immediately after the crash was reported.

Colombia Defense Minister Pedro Arnulfo Sanchez confirmed the incident and said that the exact cause of the crash is still unknown. Authorities are investigating whether the accident was due to a technical failure or other possible reasons.

Local media reports indicated that more than 100 soldiers have died in the crash, making it one of the deadliest military aviation accidents in recent times.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with teams working in challenging terrain to locate survivors and recover bodies. Officials have assured that a detailed probe will be conducted to determine the cause and prevent such incidents in the future.