15 killed, 30 injured after Bolivian military plane crashes in El Alto

Summary

A Bolivian military plane crashed in El Alto near La Paz, killing 15 and injuring 30 when it crashed into a busy urban area while transporting new banknotes.

Key Points
  • A Bolivian military plane crashed in El Alto near La Paz on Friday evening.
  • The crash killed 15 people and injured at least 30 others.
  • The plane was carrying new banknotes from the country's central bank.
  • Authorities used water hoses and tear gas to disperse crowds collecting scattered money after the crash.
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