A shocking accident in the Central African Republic has resulted in the deaths of 29 students amid a chaotic scramble for safety triggered by an explosion.
Tragic Incident Claims Lives of 29 Students During Exam in Central African Republic
Tragic Incident Claims Lives of 29 Students During Exam in Central African Republic
Explosion-induced panic leads to deadly crush at a local high school
In a heartbreaking incident in the capital city of Bangui, students attending their baccalaureate exams lost their lives in a stampede following an explosion at an electricity transformer nearby. According to Abel Assaye, the director of Bangui community hospital, the explosion occurred on the second day of the high school finals and ignited panic among the approximately 6,000 students present at the Lycée Barthélémy Boganda.
The blast generated significant noise and smoke, prompting hysteria and an overwhelming rush to escape. Tragically, the stampede claimed 29 young lives, and over 280 others sustained injuries in the panic.
In response to this devastating event, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has declared a national mourning period, emphasizing the tragedy that has struck the nation. Furthermore, he has ordered that all injured students receive free medical treatment at hospitals.
This incident comes amidst ongoing political instability and security challenges within the Central African Republic. Government forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, are currently engaged in battles against armed groups seeking to destabilize Touadéra's administration.
The blast generated significant noise and smoke, prompting hysteria and an overwhelming rush to escape. Tragically, the stampede claimed 29 young lives, and over 280 others sustained injuries in the panic.
In response to this devastating event, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has declared a national mourning period, emphasizing the tragedy that has struck the nation. Furthermore, he has ordered that all injured students receive free medical treatment at hospitals.
This incident comes amidst ongoing political instability and security challenges within the Central African Republic. Government forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, are currently engaged in battles against armed groups seeking to destabilize Touadéra's administration.
