It was a military aircraft that crashed in Colombia during a mission. There were 125 people on board — 114 passengers and 11 crew members. According to preliminary data, some managed to survive.
The tragedy was reported by Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro. Updated information indicates that at least 38 people were killed, 83 were injured, and four are still missing.
According to local officials, some soldiers, realizing the crash was inevitable, attempted to save themselves by jumping from the aircraft mid-fall. These moments have become some of the most chilling accounts of the disaster.
It is known that the aircraft, a Hercules, crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in the Putumayo department. It was transporting members of Colombia’s public forces.
Air Force commander Carlos Fernando Silva stated that military units are already at the scene. However, the exact cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Despite the scale of the tragedy, there is a glimmer of hope — at least 48 people have been rescued alive. However, every minute remains critical, as the fate of several others is still unknown.