A tragic accident occurred when a Colombian military transport plane carrying over 100 personnel, including around 110 soldiers, crashed shortly after takeoff near Puerto Leguizamo. Reports indicate that many on board are feared dead, with officials stating that around 80 troops are unaccounted for. A significant rescue operation is underway as emergency responders rushed to the crash site in the Amazon region. The Colombian defense minister confirmed the incident, describing the situation as devastating and prompting an immediate investigation into the cause of the crash.