Two Bombs Explode at Pasto Airport in ColombiaTwo high-powered bombs exploded Thursday at Pasto airport in the southeastern Colombian province of Narino, damaging the landing strip and caused the airport to close.Norberto Ortega, director of the Civilian Aeronautics of Pasto (AEROCIVIL), said the explosion didn't damage the tower or terminal structures or cause injuries to persons. According to the official, one of the bombs exploded at the southern end of the runway, leaving a hole about five meters deep and 40 meters in diameter. The device was placed half a kilometer from the end of the runway, he said. The second bomb, he added, blew up at the airport's fire station, and destroyed half of the building and a vehicle. Operations at the airport terminal were suspended by an order of the AEROCIVIL head office, the official said, adding that local authorities hoped the airport would reopen soon. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the bombing. |
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