A plane crashed in the Bolivian city of El Alto on Saturday morning (Indian time). Fifteen people were killed and more than 30 injured in the accident. The plane was carrying new currency notes from the country’s Central Bank. According to a Reuters report, after landing in bad weather, the plane skidded off the runway and crashed onto a nearby busy road. It also struck 10 to 15 vehicles parked there. Aircraft debris, mangled cars, and bodies were scattered on the road. Banknotes were also scattered, and people gathered at the scene to pick them up. The airport has been temporarily closed following the accident. Videos of the accident… Plane split into two pieces surfaced on social media, showing the chaos that followed. Local authorities had to use water cannons and tear gas to control the situation. However, these videos have not been officially confirmed. Following the accident, El Alto International Airport was temporarily closed. The national airline issued a statement stating that the crashed plane was not part of its fleet; it belonged to the Bolivian Air Force. Footage broadcast by local media showed the plane severely damaged, splitting into two pieces after the crash. Bolivia’s Central Bank is scheduled to hold a press briefing today on the incident. An official investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched. The injured are being treated in local hospitals. Authorities have begun identifying the deceased and assessing the damage. —————————– Also Read This News… Snowstorm in the US Causes 11,000 Flights Cancelled: 500,000 Homes Lost Power, Newspapers Unable to Print for the First Time in 153 Years In the US, severe winds and heavy snowfall have forced airport runways to be closed and flights suspended in many locations. More than 11,055 flights were canceled between Sunday and Tuesday. Read the full story…
