Bolivian Air Force cash transport plane crashes in El Alto

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•Bolivia’s Health Minister reported at least 15 deaths and around 28–30 injuries shortly after the crash.
•Later local reports raised the death toll from the crash to at least 20–22 people.
•The aircraft was a Bolivian Air Force cargo plane transporting banknotes for the Central Bank of Bolivia.
•The crash occurred near El Alto International Airport, close to the city of La Paz.
•The plane came down on a roadway, colliding with several cars and minibuses.
•Seven of the eight crew members on board the aircraft survived, according to firefighters.
•Bolivia’s Defense Ministry stated that the plane crashed while attempting to land in poor weather conditions.
•Security forces collected scattered banknotes and guarded the crash site after reports of attempted looting by bystanders.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Bolivian investigators find a technical fault in the Air Force plane The Bolivian military may review its fleet maintenance and ground similar aircraft.

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🌍Bolivia

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📈banknotes

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🏛Bolivian Air Force 🏛Bolivian Defense Ministry

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WESTThe Guardian - WorldAt least 15 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia WESTLe Monde - InternationalBolivie : au moins 15 morts dans l’accident d’un avion militaire, et des billets de banque dispersés au sol WESTDW - World (EN)Bolivia: 15 killed in cargo plane crash near La Paz WESTBBC News - World

A Bolivian Air Force cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed onto a busy avenue near El Alto International Airport, with the death toll later rising to at least 22 and dozens injured. The crash destroyed multiple vehicles, scattered cash across the area, and briefly drew crowds trying to grab loose banknotes before police and soldiers secured the site. Authorities say the aircraft went down during a landing attempt in bad weather, and most of the eight crew members survived.