Explosion at Bolivian military installation causes at least 58 injured
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Explosion at Bolivian military installation causes at least 58 injured

SAPO Notícias5 September 2026 at 02:05

An explosion occurred at a military installation in Viacha, in the department of La Paz, in Bolivia. The incident caused at least 58 injured, according to information released by Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano.

Among the injured, 52 are civilians and six are military. The minister went public to confirm the numbers regarding the accident victims.

Bolivian authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the explosion or details about the severity of the victims' injuries. The case continues to be investigated by the relevant authorities.

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