A Colombian Air Force plane has crashed in the south of the country, near the border with Peru. Air force commander Carlos Fernando Silva Rueda confirmed that there were 115 passengers and crew members on board. So far, 48 individuals have been recovered from the wreckage with injuries and are currently in the hospital, though officials have not yet confirmed any fatalities. The plane, a U.S.-made C-130 Hercules used for troop transport, came down shortly after take-off in a rural area near Puerto Leguízamo, located in Putumayo province. Emergency workers have been dispatched to aid the injured and assist with the search through the wreckage. Colombian Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez described the situation as a 'tragic accident' while indicating that the number of casualties remains unknown. President Gustavo Petro and other officials expressed their hopes that there would be no fatalities and voiced concerns over mishaps attributed to bureaucratic issues that have delayed plans to modernize the military's aircraft. Images of the crash site show smoke rising, with local media documenting trucks carrying soldiers to the area. Footage also indicates that locals have begun transporting injured individuals to hospitals on small motorbikes. This incident follows a similar tragic event where a Bolivian Air Force plane crashed last month, leading to multiple casualties.