On May 15, 2012 in a busy commercial district of Colombia’s bustling capital of Bogota, a bomb targeting a former interior minister killed one of his bodyguards and his driver and wounded at least 39 other people.
Authorities say they have video of the attack on Former Interior Minister Fernando Londono. Bogota’s Mayor Gustavo Petro said a pedestrian attached an explosive to a door of Londono’s armored SUV and set it off remotely.
Car bombs are one of the most deadly attacks that can strike a populated area. Aside from the damage to occupants of neighboring vehicles and pedestrians on the streets, one of the most deadly effects can be on buildings.
One of the main determinants of damage to a building and the occupants of the building with a car bomb is the proximity of the car to nearby buildings. A car bomb at 25 feet away from a building will put 40% less pressure on a building than a car bomb just a few feet closer. (ASIS119.org)
What is probably the most dangerous aspect of a bomb near a building is the imploding glass–which rips through a building with deadly force. Windows specifically reinforced with bomb blast protection are the best way to prevent death and harm to building occupants.
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