Post by : Saif Nasser
A military cargo plane operated by the Bolivian Air Force crashed near El Alto International Airport, close to the capital La Paz, killing at least 15 people and injuring others as it veered off the runway and hit vehicles on a nearby busy road.
The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport plane, was arriving from Santa Cruz when it lost control while landing and skidded off the runway onto a highway. The crash caused the plane to collide with multiple vehicles, damaging several cars and sparking a large emergency response.
Local authorities reported that firefighters extinguished the blaze and rescue teams worked at the scene, where wreckage and overturned vehicles were visible. Two crew members were initially reported missing, and the identities of the victims have not yet been disclosed.
The cargo plane was carrying newly printed banknotes for the Central Bank of Bolivia, which scattered at the crash site. In the chaotic aftermath, some bystanders attempted to collect the bills before police and military personnel established a secure perimeter. The Central Bank later announced that the banknotes had no legal value because they had not been officially registered for circulation.
As a result of the crash, all flights to and from El Alto International Airport were temporarily suspended, and authorities launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Initial reports suggest that weather conditions may have played a role, though official findings are still pending.
The Bolivian government has mobilized additional emergency resources to assist the injured and coordinate recovery efforts at the scene. The incident represents one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Bolivia in recent years and has prompted calls for improved safety measures at high-altitude airports.
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