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Tragic Plane Crash in Bolivia Claims 15 Lives, Involves Cash Cargo

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A cargo plane carrying money crashed near Bolivia’s capital killing at least 15 people.

Approximately a dozen vehicles on a roadway suffered damage, and banknotes were strewn across the ground, according to an official report.

Images on social media showed people rushing to collect the bills while police in riot gear tried to disperse them in the South American country.
A cargo plane carrying money crashed near Bolivia's capital leaving at least 15 people dead.
Police stand next to a plane that crashed in El Alto, Bolivia/ (AP)

Fire Chief Pavel Tovar did not specify whether the deceased were passengers from the aircraft or occupants of the cars on the highway near the La Paz airport.

He confirmed that there were individuals who sustained injuries.

The aircraft collided with vehicles in El Alto, a city adjacent to La Paz, before finally coming to a stop in a nearby field, as depicted in images shared on social media.

Photographs reveal a mangled plane cockpit alongside a severely damaged car.

There were conflicting reports of whether the plane was taking off or landing when it crashed.

According to Tovar, at least 15 vehicles were involved.

Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames engulfing the aircraft.

A cargo plane carrying money crashed near Bolivia's capital leaving at least 15 people dead.
About a dozen vehicles on a highway were damaged and money bills were scattered on the ground an official said. (AP)

The plane, a Hercules aircraft belonging to the Bolivian air force, was transporting new banknotes from the Central Bank to other cities.

Authorities suspended all flights to and from the terminal.

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