Plane Crash Kills 69 in Colombia

0:00A military transport plane crashed in southwest Columbia, killing 69 security forces members, including 67 from the armed forces, I, two policemen. Forensic experts in Bogota are now working to identify the remains brought there after the accident. The plane was a Hercules C-130, with tail number FAC-1016, donated by the United States in 2020 as part of a cooperation deal. It had undergone a full overhaul just last year, with engines checked and parts replaced. Local residents reached the crash site first, capturing video of heavy smoke and fire. They helped rush the engine to hospitals, even using motorcycles for transport amid the chaos. The Colombian Air Force has launched an investigation, pulling data from the plane's two black boxes. Those recorders hold details like altitude, speed, and cockpit voices to help pinpoint what went wrong. No timeline exists yet for findings, but officials promise a thorough review as families

1:01hold out hope for answers. Local news, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today. I'm Corey with the story.