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Story summary
- A Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft crashed on February 28, 2026, on a busy avenue in El Alto near La Paz, killing at least 15 people and injuring 30 while transporting new banknotes.
- The plane reportedly struck several vehicles and came to rest in a field.
- Fire Chief Pavel Tovar confirmed at least 15 vehicles were involved.
- El Alto International Airport was temporarily closed and the incident is under investigation.
