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Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66

newsMar 24, 202666

A Colombian military transport plane crashed in a dense jungle region in southwestern Colombia. Military officials say at least 66 people were killed, dozens were injured, and several remain missing. The aircraft was carrying about 125 people when it went down. The crash is one of Colombia's deadliest military aviation disasters, prompting a major investigation and straining military rescue capacity.

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At least 66 people killed in military transport crash in southern Colombia.
Plane carried about 125 people; dozens injured and several remain missing.
Crash occurred in dense jungle, hampering rescue and recovery operations.