BOGOTA, March 24 — At least 66 people were killed on Monday when a Colombian military plane carrying 125 people crashed in the south of the country, Anadolu Ajansı reported, citing local media.
The Hercules C-130 plane with 114 army personnel and 11 crew on board crashed just after taking off from Puerto Leguizamo, Putumayo.
Earlier, President Gustavo Petro said that the cause of the incident is unknown.
While the authorities mobilise to respond to the accident and determine its cause, the Defence Ministry has activated all protocols to assist victims and their families.
"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," Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez said.
