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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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Bolivia military base blasts death toll rises to nine, dozens remain hospitalised
84 people have been treated, with 31 still hospitalised.Explosions hit area where pyrotechnic material was stored.Nearby homes damaged, with windows shattered, debris scattered.Bolivian authorities have...
·Karachi, Pakistan
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The results of last Friday's explosions in the General Centre for the Maintenance of Artillery War (Cgmmba-IV) in Viacha, Bolivia have risen to nine. (ANSA)
·Rome, Italy
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LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a national day of mourning Monday, three days after a double explosion at a military depot outside La Paz left nine dead so far…
·Calhoun, United States
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