A army airplane crashed in Colombia instantly after takeoff. At least 34 persons are stated to have died and greater than 80 have been killed. The reason behind the accident remains to be unclear.
A army airplane crashed in Colombia shortly after takeoff. According to the military, at the least 34 folks died and greater than 80 folks have been injured. According to the Army, 114 troopers and 11 crew members have been on board the airplane. The destiny of some folks on board is presently unclear, as is the reason for the accident.
Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez introduced with “deep sadness” that the Hercules transport airplane had crashed within the south of the nation. It crashed shortly after takeoff in Puerto Leguízamo, close to the border with Ecuador. In the border area, the Colombian and Ecuadorian armies are preventing in opposition to drug cartels and militias.
“Deeply painful event”
A burning plane fuselage could possibly be seen in footage and recordings. Military models have been already on web site, Sanchez wrote. He spoke of a “deeply painful event” for Colombia.
Residents and safety forces additionally instantly got down to look after the injured, the radio station Bluradio reported.
A Hercules transport airplane additionally crashed in Bolivia on the finish of February. At least 24 folks have been killed.
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