A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in the Central African Republic when 29 pupils were killed in a stampede caused by an explosion during their baccalaureate exams.
Tragedy Strikes as 29 Pupils Die in Exam Crush Following Explosion in Central Africa
Tragedy Strikes as 29 Pupils Die in Exam Crush Following Explosion in Central Africa
A nearby explosion triggers a deadly panic among students in Bangui, leading to a tragic crush during exams.
The tragedy struck in Bangui as students from multiple schools gathered at the Lycée Barthélémy Boganda for their finals. On Wednesday, amidst the nerve-wracking atmosphere typical of exam days, an explosion at an electricity transformer ignited panic among nearly 6,000 examinees. According to Abel Assaye, a director at a local hospital, the sound and smoke from the blast triggered widespread fear, precipitating a crush that resulted in the loss of lives and injuries to over 280 others.
In response to this calamity, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has declared a national mourning period. The president has also ensured that those injured in the tragedy will receive free medical treatment. The shocking aftermath of the catastrophe highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Central African Republic, which remains embroiled in political instability and security threats. Amidst ongoing battles involving government forces and armed groups, the nation continues to grapple with the repercussions of civil unrest.
In response to this calamity, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has declared a national mourning period. The president has also ensured that those injured in the tragedy will receive free medical treatment. The shocking aftermath of the catastrophe highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Central African Republic, which remains embroiled in political instability and security threats. Amidst ongoing battles involving government forces and armed groups, the nation continues to grapple with the repercussions of civil unrest.
