Summary
A Bolivian military plane carrying newly printed banknotes crashed near La Paz, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 30. The plane skidded off the runway while trying to land in bad weather and came to a stop on a road, leading to a chaotic scene with banknotes scattered and people attempting to collect them.
Key Facts
- A Bolivian Air Force Hercules transport plane crashed near La Paz, Bolivia.
- The crash killed at least 20 people and injured more than 30 others.
- The plane was carrying newly printed banknotes.
- It crashed during a bad storm with heavy hail and lightning.
- The plane went off the runway at El Alto International Airport.
- Firefighters managed to put out a fire caused by the crash.
- Banknotes without official serial numbers were scattered at the crash site.
- Two crew members are missing after the crash.
