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Bolivian military barracks explosion kills 2, leaves 7 missing and 59 injured

An explosion at a Bolivian military barracks in Viacha killed 2, left 7 missing, and injured 59, according to police.

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An explosion occurred on 2026-09-04 at the Centro General de Mantenimiento del RAM-2 Bolívar military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, about 35 kilometers from La Paz. [1] Bolivia's national police subcommander, Colonel Roger Roca, said on 2026-09-04 that the incident was under control, with 7 people missing and 2 confirmed dead. [2] An explosion occurred at the RAM-2 "Bolivar" military maintenance center in Viacha, Bolivia, on September 4, leaving at least two people dead, seven missing, and 59 injured. [3] The Bolivian Police confirmed that an explosion at a military barracks in the department of La Paz resulted in two deaths, seven missing persons, and approximately 59 injuries as of the report. [4] The subcommander of the Bolivian Police, Colonel Roger Roca, confirmed that two people were killed and seven were missing as a result of the explosion. [5] At least 52 of the injured from the Viacha military barracks explosion on 2026-09-04 are civilians, and the identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed. [6] Director José Martín Carrasco of the La Paz Departmental Health Service reported that 59 people were injured, including seven minors and 52 civilians, with eight suffering severe injuries. [7] The Ministry of Defense issued a preliminary report characterizing the explosion as an "accidental" detonation involving pyrotechnic material stored at the barracks. [8] Subcommander Roger Roca of the Bolivian Police stated that the incident has been brought under control and that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion. [9] Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano stated that emergency mechanisms were activated and that a technical investigation has been ordered to determine the causes and responsibilities. [10]
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  1. An explosion occurred on 2026-09-04 at the Centro General de Mantenimiento del RAM-2 Bolívar military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, about 35 kilometers from La Paz. · El Universo
  2. Bolivia's national police subcommander, Colonel Roger Roca, said on 2026-09-04 that the incident was under control, with 7 people missing and 2 confirmed dead. · El Universo
  3. An explosion occurred at the RAM-2 "Bolivar" military maintenance center in Viacha, Bolivia, on September 4, leaving at least two people dead, seven missing, and 59 injured. · El Comercio
  4. The Bolivian Police confirmed that an explosion at a military barracks in the department of La Paz resulted in two deaths, seven missing persons, and approximately 59 injuries as of the report. · El Informador
  5. The subcommander of the Bolivian Police, Colonel Roger Roca, confirmed that two people were killed and seven were missing as a result of the explosion. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  6. At least 52 of the injured from the Viacha military barracks explosion on 2026-09-04 are civilians, and the identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed. · El Universo
  7. Director José Martín Carrasco of the La Paz Departmental Health Service reported that 59 people were injured, including seven minors and 52 civilians, with eight suffering severe injuries. · El Comercio
  8. The Ministry of Defense issued a preliminary report characterizing the explosion as an "accidental" detonation involving pyrotechnic material stored at the barracks. · El Comercio
  9. Subcommander Roger Roca of the Bolivian Police stated that the incident has been brought under control and that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion. · El Informador
  10. Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano stated that emergency mechanisms were activated and that a technical investigation has been ordered to determine the causes and responsibilities. · El Universal
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