The number of victims of the plane crash in Colombia has reached 66

The death toll from the crash of the Hercules C-130 aircraft of the Colombian Air Force has reached 66 people. This was reported on March 24 by the newspaper El Tempo, citing government sources.

"As a result of the crash of the C-130 Hercules FAC aircraft in Putumayo, 66 soldiers were killed," the publication says.

It is specified that six soldiers, 58 soldiers from the national army and two national police officers were killed. Four military officers remain missing. According to the newspaper, the authorities ruled out the possibility of a terrorist attack or an attack on an aircraft as possible causes of the disaster.

The AN-22 plane crashed in the Ivanovo region: what is known

There were 7 crew members on board.

Telerama reported on March 23 that a Hercules-type aircraft of the Colombian Air Force (FAC) crashed during takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo. The causes of the incident are still unknown.

The Sky News channel, citing the governor of the department, John Molina, earlier that day reported 34 deaths in a plane crash in southern Colombia. It was clarified that 77 people were rescued as a result of the incident, and 40 people were considered missing at that time.

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