A Colombian military plane has crashed near Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia, with at least 130 soldiers on board, reports Noticias RCN.

Numbers Jump as Official Confirms Passenger Count

The Colombian Defence Minister initially said about 100 troops were aboard. Latest reports, however, reveal the figure has climbed to over 130 soldiers packed into the doomed flight.

Frantic Rescue Mission Underway

Rescue teams are racing to the site amid scarce details. The death toll and cause of the crash remain unknown as efforts continue.

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