A Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules went down while landing, skidding off the runway and slamming into nearby vehicles.
At least 15 people lost their lives, and dozens more were injured.
The aircraft, flying in from Santa Cruz, was carrying something unusual—banknotes destined for the Central Bank of Bolivia.
Then came the twist. As wreckage smouldered and victims were rushed to hospitals.
Crowds reportedly surged toward the crash site—not to help, but to grab scattered cash.
Police fired tear gas to push them back. Journalists covering the scene were attacked, with one media group calling the violence “unusual” and alarming.
Crash Aftermath Chaos
Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas issued a blunt warning: the money had no legal value and using it would be a crime.
Meanwhile, officials confirmed 31 people were injured, and hospitals made urgent calls for blood donations.
What caused the crash? Early accounts point to violent weather—hail, lightning, poor visibility. But the investigation is ongoing.
A disaster, a scramble for cash, and a city in shock.
In moments like these, you can’t help but wonder—what reveals more about us: the tragedy itself? Or how people respond to it?
