At least 66 people were killed after a Colombian military aircraft crashed during takeoff in southern Colombia, according to preliminary reports.
The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, went down shortly after departing from Puerto Leguízamo near the border with Ecuador.
The plane was carrying 125 soldiers and crew members at the time of the incident. Authorities said the death toll is provisional, with rescue teams continuing operations at the crash site.
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash, as officials work to account for all those on board.
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