A horrific incident in the Central African Republic has left 29 pupils dead after they were caught in a crush triggered by a nearby explosion during their baccalaureate exam.
Tragedy Strikes Central African Republic: 29 Pupils Dead in Exam Crush
Tragedy Strikes Central African Republic: 29 Pupils Dead in Exam Crush
A devastating explosion leads to chaos at a secondary school, claiming the lives of young students.
In a tragic turn of events, 29 students lost their lives during a rush to escape panic following an explosion at an electricity transformer in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. The incident occurred on the second day of the high-school finals at the Lycée Barthélémy Boganda, where nearly 6,000 students were gathered to take their baccalaureate exams. Abel Assaye, director of the local hospital, reported that the blast's sound and accompanying smoke sent students into a frenzy, leading to a deadly crush.
The explosion raised immediate concerns among students from five different schools gathered at the examination center. In response to the crisis, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra announced a period of national mourning and assured that more than 280 injured in the chaos would receive free medical treatment.
This tragic event unfolds against the backdrop of ongoing political instability and security threats in the Central African Republic, where government forces, assisted by Russian mercenaries, continue to engage with armed groups seeking to undermine Touadéra's rule. The situation is a stark reminder of the challenges facing the nation amidst a time of youth ambition and academic pursuit.
