An explosion at a Bolivian military barracks in Viacha, about 30 kilometers from La Paz, has left at least 10 people dead and dozens injured, authorities said on Friday. The incident occurred at a military unit in Viacha, according to Bolivian officials.
Details from local authorities indicate the blast caused multiple fatalities and a significant number of injuries, with emergency responders rushing to the scene. The Bolivian Defence Ministry released a statement confirming the explosion happened on September 4, and authorities are coordinating the response, though no cause has been disclosed publicly at this time.
Witnesses described a powerful blast that prompted immediate emergency efforts as responders worked to stabilize the injured and evacuate those affected. The viacha incident is drawing attention to safety at military facilities, though officials have not provided further information about the circumstances leading to the explosion or the total number of people present at the barracks at the time.
La Paz officials and local emergency services are managing the investigation and casualty assessments. The incident has prompted heightened alert at nearby facilities, with authorities urging the public to avoid the area while rescue and investigation operations continue.
Further updates from Bolivian authorities are anticipated as investigators review evidence and determine the cause of the blast. The situation remains fluid, with officials stating the death toll and number of injured could change as more information becomes available.
