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Conflicting death tolls after explosion at Bolivian military barracks

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

Newswire Named sources Under investigation
  • An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has left the number of deaths unclear, with local reports citing between 10 and 15 fatalities and police reporting two deaths.
  • Bolivia’s defense minister confirmed that 58 people were injured, including 52 civilians and six military personnel.
  • Authorities are investigating the explosion, which occurred in an area where pyrotechnic material was stored.

The death toll from an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, remains disputed. Local health director Rita Nebraska told a television station that between 10 and 15 people had died, according to Reuters. AFP, citing police, reported two deaths and several injuries.

Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano did not confirm reports of fatalities in a Facebook post. He said 58 people were injured, including 52 civilians and six military personnel.

Rescue teams continue to work in the affected area, searching for people and examining the site among the ruins.

· Ernesto JustinianoBolivia’s defense minister described ongoing rescue and search operations after the explosion.

“Rescue teams continue to work in the affected area, searching for people and examining the site among the ruins,” Justiniano wrote.

The defense minister said the area contained “pyrotechnic material,” but authorities have not established what caused the explosion. Viacha lies about 30 kilometers southwest of La Paz and has about 100,000 residents.

pyrotechnic material

· Ernesto JustinianoThe defense minister referred to material stored at the site, while the cause of the explosion remained under investigation.
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