C-130 Hercules Crash: Colombian Military Plane Becomes Fireball, 8 Dead, 77 Hospitalized
C-130 Hercules Crash: Colombian Military Plane Becomes Fireball, 8 Dead, 77 Hospitalized
- •A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed during an unsuccessful takeoff attempt in Puerto Leguízamo, near the Peruvian border.
- •The aircraft had 125 passengers onboard, including 11 Air Force members and 114 soldiers; 48 injured have been rescued.
- •Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed at least one death, 77 hospitalized, and 43 people with status yet to be determined.
- •Governor John Gabriel Molina Acosta reported 8 deaths and 15 seriously injured among those hospitalized.
- •Petro criticized bureaucratic difficulties hindering military fleet renewal, stating officials not ready for the challenge should be removed.
At least 48 people were rescued alive from the crashed C-130 Hercules in Colombia.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed a $4.3 billion deal to purchase 17 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden.
The C-130 Hercules crashed during takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia.
