At least 37 individuals have lost their lives and 30 others have sustained injuries following a catastrophic bus collision in Bolivia, which took place early Saturday, roughly 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the south-western city of Uyuni. Local authorities have reported that the collision, attributed to a "lane invasion," involved two passenger buses on the route between Uyuni and Colchani. One bus was en route to Oruro, the site of the renowned Oruro Carnival, a significant event in Latin America.
Tragic Bus Collision Claims 37 Lives in Bolivia
Tragic Bus Collision Claims 37 Lives in Bolivia
A devastating accident occurred near Uyuni, leaving dozens dead and injured.
Police Commander Wilson Flores indicated that one driver is in intensive care while the other is stable. Disturbing images from the scene showcase a severely damaged coach, with luggage strewn across the roadside. The authorities managed to recover the vehicles by 10:00 local time (14:00 GMT), and injured passengers were swiftly transported to hospitals in Oruro and Potosí. While the identities of the deceased remain unconfirmed, the condition of those injured is still being assessed.
Police have stated they are awaiting the results of alcohol tests conducted on the drivers involved in the crash. Traffic accidents are a persistent crisis in Bolivia, with over 30 fatalities reported in a bus accident earlier this year. Statistics reveal that an average of 1,400 people lose their lives in road incidents annually in Bolivia, which has a population of approximately 12 million.
Police have stated they are awaiting the results of alcohol tests conducted on the drivers involved in the crash. Traffic accidents are a persistent crisis in Bolivia, with over 30 fatalities reported in a bus accident earlier this year. Statistics reveal that an average of 1,400 people lose their lives in road incidents annually in Bolivia, which has a population of approximately 12 million.
