Bolivia: 15 Dead, 30 Injured as Air Force Plane Carrying New Banknotes Crashes in El Alto

Bolivia | 28 Feb 2026 A Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft crashed on Friday in El Alto, near the capital La Paz, killing atleast 15 people and injuring 30 others, according to authorities and local media. The military plane was carrying new banknotes from Bolivia's central bank. According to authorities, the aircraft had departed from the city of Santa Cruz and skidded off the runway after landing, crashing onto a busy avenue. The incident took place amid inclement weather, worsening the situation. Several vehicles along the avenue were also damaged in the crash. The crash forced the temporary closure of El Alto International Airport, the national airline Boliviana de Aviación confirmed to news agency. The airline clarified that the crashed aircraft did not belong to its fleet. Officials are investigating the incident, examining both the circumstances of the crash and the impact on the surrounding area. Emergency services were rushed to the scene to rescue the injured and clear the wreckage. Bolivia: 15 Dead, 30 Injured as Air Force Plane Carrying New Banknotes Crashes in El Alto A Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft crashed on Friday in El Alto, near the capital La Paz, killing atleast 15 people and injuring 30 others, according to authorities and local media. The military plane was carrying new banknotes from Bolivia's central bank. According to authorities, the aircraft had departed from the city of Santa Cruz and skidded off the runway after landing, crashing onto a busy avenue. The incident took place amid inclement weather, worsening the situation. Several vehicles along the avenue were also damaged in the crash. The crash forced the temporary closure of El Alto International Airport, the national airline Boliviana de Aviación confirmed to news agency. The airline clarified that the crashed aircraft did not belong to its fleet. Officials are investigating the incident, examining both the circumstances of the crash and the impact on the surrounding area. Emergency services were rushed to the scene to rescue the injured and clear the wreckage.