Bolivia confirms 7 deaths, others still missing after military base explosion
- In Viacha, Bolivian authorities confirmed on Monday that seven people died following an explosion at a military barracks on Friday, a municipality located about 30 km from La Paz.
- Occurring in a storage area for pyrotechnic material, the explosion appeared to be an accident caused by the improper handling of explosives, President Rodrigo Paz stated.
- Regarding the hospitalized, Health Minister Marcela Flores reported that 31 individuals remain under care, and 84 patients have been treated for injuries since the incident on Friday.
- Army Commander Hector Alarc said, "Our priority remains finding our comrades who are still missing and providing answers to their families as soon as possible."
- Following the tragedy, a period of national mourning was announced, while safety protocols are being reviewed to better protect enlisted personnel and nearby residents.
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La Paz, 7 Sep (EFE).- The president of Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz, announced this Monday that he will declare national mourning for the explosions that occurred on Friday in a military barracks that so far left seven soldiers dead and seven others that are still missing. Paz reached the General Maintenance Center of the Artillery Regiment [...] The entry President of Bolivia announces national mourning for deaths in military barracks explosions was fi…
The Ministry of Defense confirmed the discovery of the remains of Sergeant Quisbert Vega following the explosions in Bolivia's military barracks.
Bolivia confirms 7 deaths, others still missing after military base explosion
Sept 7 (Reuters) - Bolivian authorities on Monday confirmed that seven people have died after an explosion on Friday at a military barracks in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, about 30 km (20 miles) from La Paz. Army Commander Hector Alarcón said...
An explosion occurred at a military facility in Bolivia. Seven people died. The Health Minister stated that 31 people are receiving treatment.
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