The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced that an Army helicopter crashed in the city of Quibdó, Chocó. The president asked the authorities to investigate the causes of the accident and provide immediate assistance to the area. According to local media reports, it is suspected that the helicopter crash was caused by an engine failure. Crew members attempted to avoid harming civilians by steering the aircraft into a clear area. No information on the number of casualties or injuries in the incident has been provided at this time.
Initial videos of the crash were filmed by residents of Chocó and show the helicopter’s last moments in the air before it went down. The Colombian government has been closely monitoring the situation and has taken measures to ensure the safety of the crash area. President Petro has promised to conduct a thorough investigation into what happened and to take measures to prevent future accidents.
In summary, the President of Colombia has announced the crash of an Army helicopter in Quibdó and has ordered the authorities to investigate the causes of the accident. It is suspected that the incident was caused by an engine failure, although no information on the number of casualties or injuries has been provided at this time.