Bus Plunges Nearly 800 Meters Down Bolivian Mountain Killing Over 30 Passengers
A fatal bus crash on a mountain road in Bolivia has claimed the lives of more than 30 people, according to police reports. The vehicle fell almost 800 meters (2625 feet) into a ravine in the southwestern district of Yocalla. Fourteen people survived the crash with injuries, including four children, as confirmed by a local hospital official in a video statement. The accident occurred on the route connecting the cities of Potosí and Oruro. Police colonel Victor Benavides told AFP news agency that investigators believe excessive speed likely caused the crash, with the driver "unable" to maintain control of the bus. This incident appears to be Bolivia's deadliest road accident reported since 2024 so far. Local news outlet Unitel indicated that several survivors sustained serious injuries. Road safety remains a persistent concern in Bolivia, particularly in mountainous regions with hazardous […]