At least nine people killed in explosion at military barracks in Bolivia
In Bolivia, at least nine people were killed in a powerful explosion at military barracks. This was reported by Al Jazeera English, which noted that information about the consequences of the incident is still coming in.
National mourning
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a period of national mourning in the country. This decision was a response to the explosion, which resulted in deaths.
Preliminary version of the causes
The initial investigation indicates that the explosion was likely an accident. This conclusion is preliminary: the report refers specifically to an initial assessment of the causes of the incident, rather than a definitively established cause.
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A resident who was near the military barracks said: "House moved like jelly." Al Jazeera English cited his words in its report about the explosion.
Al Jazeera English published the report on September 8, 2026. It put the death toll at at least nine people, so further information may be уточнено.
