Local government secretary Carlos Claros told RCN television that another 81 people were injured and that efforts were being made to evacuate them. Earlier in the day, officials had confirmed eight deaths. Hindutan Times reported.
The jet crashed deep in the country's southern Amazon region and was carrying more than 100 people, Reuters news agency reported.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro in a post on X said that the status of more than 40 pepople on board the plane is yet to be confirmed. In a video posted to social media, Colombian Air Force Commander Fernando Silva said the plane had 114 passengers and 11 crew members on board, while stating that the authorities were investigating the cause of the crash.
