A total of 29 students tragically lost their lives in a deadly crush at the Lycée Barthélémy Boganda in Bangui, Central African Republic, while attempting to take their baccalaureate exams. The chaos unfolded as an explosion at a nearby electricity transformer sent students into a panic, according to hospital director Abel Assaye.
Tragic Stampede Kills 29 Pupils During Exams in Central Africa
Tragic Stampede Kills 29 Pupils During Exams in Central Africa
A horrifying incident in the Central African Republic leaves 29 students dead after a stampede triggered by an explosion during exams.
On Wednesday, on the second day of high school finals, the blast created a scene of terror among approximately 6,000 students taking the critical exams. Local radio source Ndeke Luka reported that the combination of the loud explosion and smoke contributed to widespread alarm.
In the aftermath of this tragic event, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has declared a national mourning period and has promised free medical care for the over 280 students injured in the ensuing chaos.
The unfortunate incident involved students from five different schools who had gathered at the exam center. The Central African Republic continues to grapple with ongoing political instability, as government forces, bolstered by Russian mercenaries, work to confront armed groups aiming to destabilize Touadéra's regime.
In the aftermath of this tragic event, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has declared a national mourning period and has promised free medical care for the over 280 students injured in the ensuing chaos.
The unfortunate incident involved students from five different schools who had gathered at the exam center. The Central African Republic continues to grapple with ongoing political instability, as government forces, bolstered by Russian mercenaries, work to confront armed groups aiming to destabilize Touadéra's regime.
