15 Killed in Military Cargo Plane Crash Near La Paz, Bolivia
A military cargo aircraft carrying newly printed currency crashed near El Alto, close to La Paz, Bolivia, killing 15 people and injuring 30 others, officials confirmed.
Prasanth Subramani
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At least 15 people were killed and 30 others seriously injured after a military cargo aircraft crashed in Bolivia.
The aircraft, reportedly transporting newly printed currency notes, went down near El Alto, close to the capital city of La Paz. Authorities confirmed that the crash resulted in significant casualties.
Emergency response teams rushed to the scene and carried out rescue operations. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident are expected after preliminary findings are released.
