Colombian military: Crashed military aircraft had 125 people on board, 48 have been rescued
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Bogotá, March 23 (Reporter Li Zijian) - The Colombian military confirmed on the 23rd that a military transport aircraft crashed in the Putumayo province in the southwest of the country, carrying 114 soldiers and 11 crew members. Currently, 48 injured individuals have been rescued.
Classification
Region
Latin America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Personnel Losses
SALUTE Report
Size
125 individuals (114 military personnel and 11 crew members)
Activity
A military transport aircraft crashed, resulting in casualties and rescues
Location
Putumayo · Colombia
Unit
Colombian Armed Forces
Time
March 23, 2023
Equipment
military transport aircraft
Summary
A military transport aircraft operated by the Colombian Armed Forces crashed in Putumayo on March 23, 2023, carrying 125 individuals. The crash involved 114 military personnel and 11 crew members, with 48 injured individuals successfully rescued so far.
Key Facts
- A military transport aircraft crashed in Putumayo, Colombia.
- The aircraft was carrying 125 individuals, including 114 military personnel and 11 crew members.
- As of the report, 48 injured individuals have been rescued.