At least 37 fatalities and 30 injuries were reported following a catastrophic bus collision in Bolivia.
Tragic Bus Collision Claims at Least 37 Lives in Bolivia
Tragic Bus Collision Claims at Least 37 Lives in Bolivia
A severe bus accident near Uyuni leaves numerous casualties, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns.
The streets of Bolivia mourn as two passenger buses collided early on Saturday, just 5 kilometers from the city of Uyuni. This devastating incident, which police attribute to a "lane invasion," occurred around 5 a.m. local time, leaving a scene of destruction and despair. The authorities confirmed that one of the drivers is in critical condition while the other is stable.
Images from local media depict a wrecked bus, its exterior torn away, with personal belongings strewn across the roadside. The buses were en route on a popular route from Uyuni to Colchani, with one heading towards Oruro, coinciding with the famous Oruro Carnival, a major event in Latin America.
Emergency services responded swiftly, transferring the injured to hospitals in both Oruro and Potosí. As investigations are ongoing, local police are awaiting the results of alcohol tests for both drivers involved in the crash.
Bolivia has a troubling history with road safety; in recent months, another bus accident claimed over 30 lives. Statistics indicate that roughly 1,400 individuals lose their lives in road accidents each year in this South American country, raising urgent calls for improved traffic regulations and safety measures.
Images from local media depict a wrecked bus, its exterior torn away, with personal belongings strewn across the roadside. The buses were en route on a popular route from Uyuni to Colchani, with one heading towards Oruro, coinciding with the famous Oruro Carnival, a major event in Latin America.
Emergency services responded swiftly, transferring the injured to hospitals in both Oruro and Potosí. As investigations are ongoing, local police are awaiting the results of alcohol tests for both drivers involved in the crash.
Bolivia has a troubling history with road safety; in recent months, another bus accident claimed over 30 lives. Statistics indicate that roughly 1,400 individuals lose their lives in road accidents each year in this South American country, raising urgent calls for improved traffic regulations and safety measures.
