Colombian military plane crash kills at least one injures 77
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A Colombian military plane carrying 125 people crashed after takeoff; authorities are investigating the cause.
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A Colombian Air Force military transport plane carrying 125 people crashed shortly after takeoff, according to the military, which said the aircraft was transporting 114 passengers and 11 crew members. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash but have not yet released details about casualties or the circumstances surrounding the accident. Military transport crashes in the region are relatively rare but carry significant consequences given the challenging terrain and remote areas often served by such flights. The incident marks a major aviation emergency for Colombia's armed forces and will likely prompt immediate safety reviews of the military's aircraft fleet.
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Colombian Air Force authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
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