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An explosion and ensuing stampede kill 29 children in a Central African Republic school

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At least 29 students killed in stampede in Central African Republic, sources say

<span>The explosion occurred when technicians were working to restore power to a faulty electrical transformer within the school premises, with approximately 5,000 students from multiple schools present for higher-education exams at the time of the incident.</span

The explosion occurred when technicians were working to restore power to a faulty electrical transformer within the school premises, with approximately 5,000 students from multiple schools present for higher-education exams at the time of the incident.

<span>Most victims, including 16 girls, died at the scene during the stampede, while others were confirmed dead upon arrival at hospitals, with some students jumping from windows and others being trampled at crowded entrances during evacuation attempts.</span

NZ Herald

Most victims, including 16 girls, died at the scene during the stampede, while others were confirmed dead upon arrival at hospitals, with some students jumping from windows and others being trampled at crowded entrances during evacuation attempts.

<span>President Faustin-Archange Touadera declared three days of national mourning and ordered free medical treatment for the more than 280 wounded students, while Prime Minister Felix Moloua visited hospitals to assess the condition of injured students.</span

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President Faustin-Archange Touadera declared three days of national mourning and ordered free medical treatment for the more than 280 wounded students, while Prime Minister Felix Moloua visited hospitals to assess the condition of injured students.

<span>Angry residents pelted government officials with objects at the scene, accusing authorities of negligence for failing to properly maintain the electrical infrastructure, with the school parents' association president calling for a full investigation into the tragedy.</span

The Sun

Angry residents pelted government officials with objects at the scene, accusing authorities of negligence for failing to properly maintain the electrical infrastructure, with the school parents' association president calling for a full investigation into the tragedy.

<span>The incident has highlighted ongoing challenges in the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries, which continues to face political instability, security issues, and inadequate infrastructure maintenance amid preparations for upcoming elections.</span

The incident has highlighted ongoing challenges in the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries, which continues to face political instability, security issues, and inadequate infrastructure maintenance amid preparations for upcoming elections.

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29 children killed, over 250 injured in explosion and stampede in a Central African Republic school

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While this incident is deeply tragic, it occurred during routine maintenance work to restore power for student examinations. The government has responded appropriately by declaring mourning, providing free medical care, and launching investigations to prevent future occurrences.

<span>While this incident is deeply tragic, it occurred during routine maintenance work to restore power for student examinations. The government has responded appropriately by declaring mourning, providing free medical care, and launching investigations to prevent future occurrences.</span>

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