Cargo plane crash near La Paz kills 20 and injures over a dozen as banknotes scatter across the highway
A cargo plane crash near La Paz has left a scene of devastation as Bolivians rushed to collect scattered banknotes after the aircraft veered off the runway moments after landing. The Hercules C-130, carrying freshly printed currency from the Central Bank of Bolivia, crashed at a nearby airport, resulting in the tragic death toll of 20 individuals, with over a dozen reported injuries. Witnesses describe chaotic scenes as people flocked to the site of the crash, attempting to gather the cash that spilled across the highway where the plane came to a stop. Social media footage revealed rescue operations amid... [Continue Reading]
Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills
A cargo plane carrying money crashed on Friday near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on the highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said. Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas said the Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it “landed and veered off the runway” at an airport in El Alto, a city near the capital of La Paz, before ending up in a nearby field. Firefighters managed to... [Continue Reading]
Bolivian military cargo plane crash near La Paz kills at least 15 during landing at El Alto International Airport
At least 15 individuals have lost their lives following the crash of a Bolivian military cargo plane near La Paz, the capital city of Bolivia. The incident occurred during the aircraft’s landing maneuver at El Alto International Airport. Government authorities confirmed that the military C-130 Hercules transport plane, which was reportedly loaded with banknotes, veered off the runway and crashed into an avenue, leading to significant damage to surrounding vehicles. Reports indicate that the plane skidded off the runway and came to rest in a field after damaging approximately a dozen vehicles along the highway. Colonel Pavel Tovar, head of... [Continue Reading]
