# Two killed, 59 injured in explosion at Bolivian military facility

https://mins.news/en/item/46317

- TASS, 2026-09-05 04:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2183013

> An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, killed at least two people and injured 59, while seven remain missing, Unitel reported citing police. Six injured people are military personnel and the rest are civilians. The blast occurred where pyrotechnic materials were stored and damaged nearby homes; rescue operations continue.

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