29 students killed in Bangui after blast causes panic during exams
A blast near a school in Bangui, Central Africa, led to panic among students taking exams, resulting in the death of 29 pupils. The incident occurred during the baccalaureate exam, with over 280 students injured in the crush. The explosion, originating from an electricity transformer, triggered chaos and tragedy among the students.
Twenty-nine children taking their school exams in the Central African Republic were killed in a crush after an explosion caused panic. The incident occurred during the baccalaureate exam at Lycée Barthélémy Boganda in the capital, Bangui. The blast, originating from an electricity transformer, led to the tragic event, with over 280 students injured. The education ministry attributed the explosion to repairs on the transformer.
Education Minister Aurelien-Simplice Kongbelet-Zimgas expressed condolences to the affected families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. A survivor recounted the chaos during the history and geography exam, highlighting the struggle to escape due to the limited exit options. The Central African Republic faces ongoing political instability and security threats, with government forces combating armed groups seeking to destabilize the administration.
According to the source: BBC.
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