Colombia Plane Crash: 69 Dead, 57 Survivors

0:00It's March 24th. Welcome in. This is Global News Today, where global headlines meet AI. A tragic plane crash in Colombia has killed 69 people. The military transport aircraft went down just after takeoff from Porto Leguizamo, a remote town on the border with Peru earlier this week. The Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 was loaded with 126 passengers and crew when the accident happened. 57 survivors suffered injuries and have been rushed to hospitals across the region for treatment. Authorities in Bogota are now working to identify the remains of those who died, with plans to return them to family soon. Investigators are digging into the cause, and the armed forces continue to provide support amid this heavy loss.