Bolivia Confirms 9 Deaths After Military Base Explosion
Bolivian authorities on Monday confirmed that nine 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. The Defense Ministry said a ninth body was found in the rubble on Monday afternoon and transferred to the morgue for identification. Army [...]
TL;DR
- Nine people have died following an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia.
- The explosion occurred on Friday, with the ninth body found on Monday afternoon.
- The barracks are located in Viacha, approximately 30 km from La Paz.
- Army Commander Hector Alarcón stated that a greater tragedy was avoided as many personnel were participating in a recreational bicycle ride when the explosion happened.
- The priority is to locate any missing personnel and provide answers to their families.