Military Cargo Plane Crashes in Bolivia, Killing at Least Fifteen
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by the Bolivian Air Force, lost control and skidded off the runway while attempting to land in poor weather conditions in the city of El Alto, near La Paz.
Reports indicate the plane was carrying cash from the central bank to regional cities.
The aircraft struck multiple vehicles after leaving the airport before coming to rest in a nearby field, according to Fire Chief Pavel Tovar. At least a dozen vehicles were damaged, and burned wreckage along with bodies were reportedly scattered along the highway.
Emergency crews extinguished fires on the aircraft while rescuers searched the damaged vehicles for survivors. Authorities have not yet clarified whether the fatalities were passengers on the plane or motorists affected by the crash.
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