A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 crashed shortly after take-off from Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo on Monday, killing at least 33 to 34 people and injuring dozens more, according to Colombian officials and international news agencies.

The accident involved a Lockheed Martin-built Hercules C-130 transport plane, which crashed after flying just 1.5 km after takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo. The ammo and explosives being carried on board the military transport plane also detonated as a result of the crash,

Colombia military C-130 crash kills 66 after takeoff near Puerto Leguizamo, triggering investigation into fleet safety and emergency operations

Colombian Air Force C-130 plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 66 people, injuring dozens and leaving many missing.

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a staple of military aviation, crashed in Colombia's Amazon region, leaving many questions about the cause.