At least 34 people have died after a Colombian Air Force plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the country’s southern region, authorities said.
The incident occurred on Monday in Putumayo department. The aircraft was carrying 125 people at the time of the crash.
The governor of Putumayo confirmed the casualty figure and said the plane went down moments after leaving the runway.
Emergency responders and military personnel were deployed to the crash site as rescue efforts continued. The full details surrounding the cause of the accident are yet to be made public.
Officials have not released further information about survivors or the identities of those on board.
The crash has raised concerns about aviation safety, as investigations are expected to begin to determine what led to the incident.
