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Explosion at Bolivian Army Barracks Kills 10, Injures Dozens
An explosion happened at a military base in Viacha, Bolivia.
It took place in an area where fireworks or other pyrotechnic materials were stored.
At least 10 people died.
More than 50 people were hurt, although officials gave different totals of 59 and 62 injured.
Seven people were reported missing.
Some injured people, including a girl with serious burns, were taken to hospitals in La Paz.
The blast also damaged nearby homes by breaking windows.
Police and rescue teams are investigating what caused the explosion.
At least 10 people were killed in an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia.
The blast occurred around 2:30 p.m. local time Friday in an area storing fireworks or pyrotechnic materials.
Authorities reported more than 50 injuries, with figures varying between 59 and 62 wounded.
Seven people were reported missing, while 14 injured people were transferred to hospitals in La Paz.
The cause remains under investigation, and the explosion damaged nearby homes, including shattered windows.
- Who
- At least 10 people were killed, more than 50 were injured, and seven were reported missing; civilians and military personnel were among those affected.
- What
- An explosion struck a Bolivian military barracks and an area used to store fireworks or pyrotechnic materials.
- Where
- A military complex in Viacha, about 30 kilometers from La Paz, Bolivia.
- When
- Friday at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time, or 1830 GMT.
- Why
- The cause has not been established and remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least 10; one local official said 10 to 15 people were believed to have died.
- Injuries
- Authorities reported between 59 and 62 wounded, while police said more than 50 were injured.
- Missing
- Seven people were reported missing.
- Location
- Military barracks in Viacha, approximately 30 kilometers from La Paz.
- Time
- Around 2:30 p.m. local time on Friday.
- Blast area
- An area used to store fireworks or pyrotechnic materials.
- Damage and response
- Nearby homes sustained damage, mainly shattered windows; ambulances, medical teams, police, and rescue workers responded.
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