Key Points
- A double explosion occurred at a military barracks in Bolivia's Viacha district
- At least 2 dead, more than 81 injured, and 7 missing reported
- Explosion occurred in a pyrotechnic material depot, cause under investigation
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At least 2 people lost their lives, more than 81 were injured, and 7 people are missing in a double explosion that occurred on Friday at a military barracks in the Viacha district, approximately 30 kilometers from Bolivia's capital La Paz. The explosion occurred around 14:30 local time in an area where pyrotechnic materials were stored.
Footage filmed by witnesses shows the moment of the explosion and then dozens of people running to safety. According to initial reports, the explosion started in a fireworks/petard depot belonging to the Ministry of Defense; however, the official cause has not yet been determined. Authorities emphasize that the incident was accidental.
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- Where and when did the explosion occur?
- The explosion occurred on Friday around 14:30 at a military barracks in the Viacha district, 30 km from La Paz, Bolivia.
- How many people were affected?
- At least 2 people died, more than 81 were injured, and 7 people are still missing.
- What is the cause of the explosion?
- According to initial findings, the explosion occurred in a fireworks/petard depot belonging to the Ministry of Defense; the exact cause has not yet been determined.
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