The incident, believed to be one of the deadliest road disasters in the country this year, underscores the dangers of Bolivia's mountainous driving conditions.
Tragic Bus Crash in Bolivia Claims Over 30 Lives
Tragic Bus Crash in Bolivia Claims Over 30 Lives
A devastating bus accident in Bolivia has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals.
In a tragic event, a bus crash in the southwestern district of Yocalla has left more than 30 people dead and 14 injured, including four children. According to police reports, the driver appeared to have lost control of the vehicle, leading it to plummet nearly 800 meters (about 2,625 feet) down a mountainside. Officials speculated that excessive speed was a factor in the crash, as noted by police colonel Victor Benavides in comments to the AFP news agency.
This incident marks one of the most severe road accidents reported in Bolivia for 2023. Local news sources, such as Unitel, revealed that several of the injured individuals are in critical condition. Once again, this tragedy reflects the harsh reality of road safety in Bolivia, particularly in mountainous regions known for their treacherous conditions. In a similar incident last month, another bus crash near Potosi resulted in 19 fatalities.
On average, road accidents in Bolivia claim approximately 1,400 lives annually, according to official government statistics, in a nation with a population of around 12 million. The high frequency of such accidents calls for urgent attention to improve safety measures on the roads.
