Panicked pupils killed in crush after blast during exam in Central Africa

A tragic incident in Central Africa resulted in the deaths of 29 students during their baccalaureate exam after an explosion near the exam center caused a panic-induced crush. More than 280 students were injured and are receiving free treatment at hospitals, according to reports. The blast occurred at an electricity transformer undergoing repairs at Lycée Barthélémy Boganda in Bangui, the capital. The Central African Republic, facing political instability and security threats, has suspended further exams following the incident.