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Truck bomb attack near Colombian military base kills four
An explosives-laden vehicle detonated near a military installation in Planadas, western Colombia, leaving at least four dead and damaging civilian infrastructure including a hospital.
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A truck laden with explosives detonated in the vicinity of a military base in Planadas, a municipality in Colombia's western region, according to statements from local government officials on Thursday.
The blast caused significant damage to nearby civilian structures, with a hospital and several residential homes sustaining injuries from the explosion. Emergency services were deployed to the scene to assist the injured and assess the full extent of the damage.
The regional governor confirmed that at least four people were killed in the incident. Authorities have not yet disclosed information regarding the suspected perpetrators or the circumstances that led to the attack.
The bombing adds to ongoing security concerns in Colombia's rural and western territories, where armed groups have periodically targeted military and civilian locations. Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.