26 Sep 2019 | 03:07 AM UTC
Colombia: Explosion reported at a university in Bogotá September 25
Explosion reported at a university building following demonstrations in Bogotá on September 25; avoid the area
Event
Media reports indicate that at least five people have been injured in an explosion that took place in Bogotá's the Universidad Pedagógica Nacional around 20:00 (local time) on Wednesday, September 25. Students have reportedly been clashing with police officers on Carrera 11 and Calle 72 since 14:00. Bogotá's mayor said that 271 buses had been vandalized in the demonstrations. Details are still emerging. Avoid the area.
Context
On September 24, students began protesting against alleged acts of corruption that have taken place within public universities.
Advice
Individuals in Bogotá are advised to avoid the area and all protests as a precaution, monitor the situation, and obey instructions issued by local authorities.
