Explosion at Bolivian military barracks leaves at least two dead
An explosion at a barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has killed at least two people, with officials warning the toll could rise as the site remains unstable.
An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has killed at least two people, authorities said on Friday. Officials also warned residents to keep clear of the area because of the danger of more blasts.
The BBC reported that emergency crews were still assessing the scene and that the number of dead could increase. Al Jazeera said earlier that the blast had left at least 10 people dead and dozens injured.
The barracks is in Viacha, a city near La Paz. Authorities have not yet given a public account of what caused the explosion.
The conflicting early tolls suggest the scale of the disaster is still being established as responders work at the site.
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