Military transport plane crashes in Colombia with 121 on board, dozens dead
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A Colombian military transport plane carrying 121 people crashed near Puerto Leguizamo, killing at least 33 and injuring 81.
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A Colombian military transport plane carrying 121 people crashed shortly after takeoff in Puerto Leguizamo on Monday, killing at least 33 and injuring 81, according to authorities. The aircraft was carrying mostly soldiers when it went down, making it one of the deadliest aviation incidents in Colombia in recent years. The injured were airlifted for treatment while victims' bodies were transported to the town's morgue as recovery operations continued. Colombian military aviation has experienced several crashes in recent years due to aging aircraft and challenging terrain in remote regions where many operations occur. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash.
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Injured passengers were airlifted from the crash site; victims' remains were taken to the town morgue.
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