Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least two, 14 missing
At least two people were killed and dozens injured on Friday after an explosion at a military barracks in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, about 30 km (20 miles) from La Paz, Defence Minister Ernesto Justiniano said. His ministry said in a statement that 14 people were missing. The blast occurred at around 2:30 p.m. […]
- Why it matters
- At least two soldiers are confirmed dead and 14 are unaccounted for at a major military installation, with dozens more wounded in an incident whose cause remains unstated.
- Most affected
- Personnel at the Viacha military barracks — Two confirmed dead, 14 missing, dozens injured in the blast.
- Likely next
- Whether the death toll or missing count is revised as search and rescue efforts continue.
Also reported by: Sky News, CNA, The Straits Times, South China Morning Post, Free Malaysia Today, The Jerusalem Post, Mint, PerthNow, ABC News Australia, The Times of India
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