"I hope there are no fatalities in this horrific accident,' said President Gustavo Petro. The incident is currently being investigated as an aviation accident, but other hypotheses have not been ruled out."
"Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez reported that military units were already at the scene. He added that neither the number of victims nor the causes of the crash have been determined yet."
"Footage recorded by residents at the crash site shows a massive fire and locals evacuating surviving soldiers on their motorcycles. The rattling sound of what appears to be ammunition exploding can be heard."
"I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those affected, and out of respect for their grief, I urge everyone to refrain from speculation until official information is available."
A Colombian Air Force Hercules aircraft crashed near Puerto Leguizamo in Putumayo, reportedly carrying around 110 soldiers. The Defense Minister stated the crash occurred shortly after takeoff, but the death toll and causes remain unconfirmed. Both the Defense Ministry and the Presidency urged restraint in speculation to respect the families of the service members. Footage from the crash site shows a massive fire and explosions. An investigation is underway, and protocols for assisting victims and families have been activated.
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