On March 1, 2026, the death toll from the tragic crash of a Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo plane has risen to at least 22, with 28 others injured as hospitals launched an emergency blood donation drive. The plane, which was carrying 18 tons of newly printed banknotes, crashed while landing at El Alto International Airport, veering off the runway and colliding with vehicles on a busy avenue. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as bystanders rushed to collect the scattered cash, prompting police to deploy tear gas to disperse the crowds. Authorities later reported that the money transported in the aircraft has no official serial number and its possession constitutes a crime, leading to the arrest of twelve individuals for looting attempts during the chaos. The Ministry of Defence has announced an investigation into the crash, which may have been influenced by treacherous weather conditions at the time of landing.
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Bolivian Air Force C-130 Crash At El Alto Airport
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A Bolivian Air Force C-130 crash on March 1, 2026, killed 22 and injured 28. Chaos ensued as bystanders looted cash, leading to arrests. An investigation into the crash is underway amid safety conc...
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