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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
At least 29 students killed & over 250 injured in horror explosion and stampede at high school during exam
Authorities believe panic from the blast triggered a chaotic stampede, which caused most of the fatalities and injuries SCHOOL BLAST At least 29 students killed & over 250 injured in horror explosion and stampede at high school during exam Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AT least 29 students have been killed and 250 injured after an explosion resulted in a stampede at a high school. Students were in the middle of an exam on Wednesday when an electrical transformer exploded in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 At least 29 students have been killed and 250 injured Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 The incident occurred at Barthelemy Boganda High School Credit: X / @MSF_USA The incident occurred at Barthelemy Boganda High School, where over 5,300 students were gathered for the second day of their national baccalaureate examinations. Most of the victims, including 16 girls, tragically died at the scene after the explosion resulted in a stampede, while others were confirmed dead at the hospital, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. The explosion happened as technicians were working to restore a faulty electrical transformer on the school grounds, according to the Ministry of Education. Alvin Yaligao, one of the students, recalled: "The building shook and we were all terrified. read more news FACE OF EVIL First pic of shooter who killed 10 pupils in rampage & left mum vid message "It was everyone man for himself." Survivors have also recalled hearing a loud explosion from the transformer midway into the examination, causing chaos to unfold. Some of the victims died after jumping out of the building while others were killed in the stampede at the crowded entrance to the upper floors in an attempt to escape. Many other students fainted amid the chaos and were rushed to the hospital, some of them transported on motorbikes. Authorities believe panic from the blast triggered a chaotic stampede, which then caused most of the fatalities and injuries. Emergency responders arrived promptly and transported the injured to nearby hospitals. At least 18 people killed in stampede at station as thousands push to board train on way to Indian religious festival Many people in the area were angered by the tragic incident, accusing the government of negligence for not handling the problems with the electrical transformer. Government officials and workers who arrived at the scene were pelted with different objects by furious residents. President of the school's parents' association, Gdon Cyr Ngass, has called for an investigation into the tragedy, adding: "We deplore this incident which was caused by a lack of maintenance." President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has declared a period of national mourning in honour of the victims. Investigators are currently working to determine the precise cause of the explosion and whether any safety protocols were breached.
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
At least 29 students killed & over 250 injured in horror explosion and stampede at high school during exam
AT least 29 students have been killed and 250 injured after an explosion resulted in a stampede at a high school. Students were in the middle of an exam on Wednesday when an electrical transformer exploded in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Advertisement 3 At least 29 students have been killed and 250 injured Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 The incident occurred at Barthelemy Boganda High School Credit: X / @MSF_USA The incident occurred at Barthelemy Boganda High School, where over 5,300 students were gathered for the second day of their national baccalaureate examinations. Most of the victims, including 16 girls, tragically died at the scene after the explosion resulted in a stampede, while others were confirmed dead at the hospital, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. The explosion happened as technicians were working to restore a faulty electrical transformer on the school grounds, according to the Ministry of Education. Alvin Yaligao, one of the students, recalled: "The building shook and we were all terrified. Advertisement read more news "It was everyone man for himself." Survivors have also recalled hearing a loud explosion from the transformer midway into the examination, causing chaos to unfold. Some of the victims died after jumping out of the building while others were killed in the stampede at the crowded entrance to the upper floors in an attempt to escape. Many other students fainted amid the chaos and were rushed to the hospital, some of them transported on motorbikes. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Authorities believe panic from the blast triggered a chaotic stampede, which then caused most of the fatalities and injuries. Emergency responders arrived promptly and transported the injured to nearby hospitals. At least 18 people killed in stampede at station as thousands push to board train on way to Indian religious festival Many people in the area were angered by the tragic incident, accusing the government of negligence for not handling the problems with the electrical transformer. Government officials and workers who arrived at the scene were pelted with different objects by furious residents. Advertisement President of the school's parents' association, Gdon Cyr Ngass, has called for an investigation into the tragedy, adding: "We deplore this incident which was caused by a lack of maintenance." President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has declared a period of national mourning in honour of the victims. Investigators are currently working to determine the precise cause of the explosion and whether any safety protocols were breached. 3 Students were in the middle of an exam on Wednesday when an electrical transformer exploded Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement
The Sun
5 hours ago
- The Sun
At least 29 students killed & over 250 injured in horror explosion and stampede at high school during exam
AT least 29 students have been killed and 250 injured after an explosion resulted in a stampede at a high school. Students were in the middle of an exam on Wednesday when an electrical transformer exploded in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. 3 3 The incident occurred at Barthelemy Boganda High School, where over 5,300 students were gathered for the second day of their national baccalaureate examinations. Most of the victims, including 16 girls, tragically died at the scene after the explosion resulted in a stampede, while others were confirmed dead at the hospital, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. The explosion happened as technicians were working to restore a faulty electrical transformer on the school grounds, according to the Ministry of Education. Authorities believe panic from the blast triggered a chaotic stampede, which caused most of the fatalities and injuries. Emergency responders arrived promptly and transported the injured to nearby hospitals. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has declared a period of national mourning in honour of the victims. Investigators are currently working to determine the precise cause of the explosion and whether any safety protocols were breached. . 3
Toronto Sun
19 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
An explosion and ensuing stampede kill 29 children in a Central African Republic school
Published Jun 26, 2025 • 1 minute read People gather at the site of an explosion and the stampede that followed that killed dozens of schoolchildren and injured hundreds at a high school in Central African Republic's capital city Bangui, authorities said Thursday, June 26, 2025. Photo by Jean Fernand Koena / AP BANGUI, Central African Republic — An explosion and the stampede that followed killed at least 29 schoolchildren and injured more than 250 at a high school in Central African Republic's capital city, authorities said Thursday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The explosion occurred Wednesday at the Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui when power was being restored to an electrical transformer within the school premises after it malfunctioned, according to the country's Ministry of National Education. Most of the victims — including 16 girls — died at the scene after the explosion resulted in a stampede while others were confirmed dead at the hospital, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. At least 260 students were injured and being treated in various hospitals, the ministry said. An estimated 5,000 students were at the school for higher-education exams at the time. Survivors recounted hearing a loud explosion from the transformer midway into the examination. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The building shook and we were all terrified. It was everyone man for himself,' said Alvin Yaligao, one of the students. Some of the victims died after jumping out of the building while others were killed in the stampede at the crowded entrance to the upper floors in an attempt to escape. Many other students fainted amid the chaos and were rushed to the hospital, some of them transported on motorcycles. Many people in the area were angered, accusing the government of negligence for not handling the problems with the electrical transformer. Government officials and workers who arrived at the scene were pelted with different objects by angry residents. 'We deplore this incident which was caused by a lack of maintenance,' Gedeon Cyr Ngaisse, president of the school's parents' association, told reporters. He called for an investigation into the tragedy. Toronto Raptors CFL Canada Celebrity Sunshine Girls
The Independent
20 hours ago
- The Independent
An explosion and ensuing stampede kill 29 children in a Central African Republic school
An explosion and the stampede that followed killed at least 29 schoolchildren and injured more than 250 at a high school in Central African Republic's capital city, authorities said Thursday. The explosion occurred Wednesday at the Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui when power was being restored to an electrical transformer within the school premises after it malfunctioned, according to the country's Ministry of National Education. Most of the victims – including 16 girls – died at the scene after the explosion resulted in a stampede while others were confirmed dead at the hospital, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. At least 260 students were injured and being treated in various hospitals, the ministry said. An estimated 5,000 students were at the school for higher-education exams at the time. Survivors recounted hearing a loud explosion from the transformer midway into the examination. 'The building shook and we were all terrified. It was everyone man for himself,' said Alvin Yaligao, one of the students. Some of the victims died after jumping out of the building while others were killed in the stampede at the crowded entrance to the upper floors in an attempt to escape. Many other students fainted amid the chaos and were rushed to the hospital, some of them transported on motorcycles. Many people in the area were angered, accusing the government of negligence for not handling the problems with the electrical transformer. Government officials and workers who arrived at the scene were pelted with different objects by angry residents. 'We deplore this incident which was caused by a lack of maintenance,' Gédéon Cyr Ngaïssé, president of the school's parents' association, told reporters. He called for an investigation into the tragedy.
