Colombia Military Plane Crash Triggers Rescue Rush, Dozens Feared Dead
A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed on takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in southern Colombia, with 11 air force personnel and 114 soldiers on board. Rescue teams saved 48 injured, but the number of survivors and fatalities remains uncertain as authorities investigate the cause. President Petro lamented the tragedy and cited delays in renewing the military fleet, while leaders call for investigations. The crash underscores ongoing concerns over Colombia’s military aircraft readiness, with ongoing rescue operations at the scene.
