People try to loot a load of money after a plane crash in Bolivia, and the government orders the banknotes to be burned

The Bolivian government ordered security agents to set fire to boxes with banknotes that fell from a military plane that left the runway and invaded an avenue in the La Paz region. The accident happened this Friday (27) and left 15 people dead. The cargo was transported by the Bolivian Air Force and would be taken to the Central Bank. After the fall, part of the money was scattered across the road, and people tried to loot the banknotes. At least 12 suspects were arrested. The turmoil made it difficult to rescue the injured. According to local press, police used tear gas to disperse people trying to collect the money. According to the government, the notes still had no legal value because they had not been assigned a serial number. The Central Bank asked the population to return the banknotes taken from the site and stated that anyone trying to use them could face criminal charges. The accident The plane left the runway during landing, around 6 pm (7 pm in Brasília), after taking off from Santa Cruz en route to El Alto, according to authorities. The aircraft advanced over a busy avenue. At least 15 people died and another 30 were injured. According to the national director of the Fire Department, Pável Tovar, at least 15 vehicles were damaged. The plane was carrying eight people. The health status of the crew was not reported. Rescue teams were sent to the scene. The injured were taken to hospitals in the region, including in the capital, La Paz. Authorities said there were minors among the victims. The aircraft would be a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a military transport model used by more than 60 countries. In Brazil, the Brazilian Air Force operated the C-130 until 2024. El Alto airport remains closed to landings and takeoffs. The causes of the accident are being investigated. The Air Force stated that bad weather may have contributed to the incident.

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