Brazzaville arms dump blasts
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On 4 March 2012, a series of blasts occurred at an army arms dump in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. At least 300 people were killed by the explosions.[2][4] Additional bodies were said to be "unfindable."[5] Among the dead were six Chinese workers from a Beijing Construction Engineering Group work site close to the armoury.[6] Interior Minister Raymond Mboulou said that nearby hospitals were overflowing with injuries, with many wounded lying in hallways due to lack of space.[5][7] Total injuries exceeded 2,500.[2] More than 121,000 people were left homeless and 672 million dollars in damages were done.[2] One survivor described the event as feeling like "the apocalypse;"[7] others described it as "like a tsunami" or "earthquake".[8][9]
Location of arms dump | |
Date | 4 March 2012 (4 March 2012) |
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Time | Around 8:00 AM WAT |
Location | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo |
Coordinates | 04°14′33″S 15°17′42″E |
Casualties | |