Bolivia Bus Plunge Kills 31

Bolivia Bus Accident: Thirty-one people lost their lives in a bus accident in Bolivia.

Road accidents are a serious problem worldwide, showing no signs of improvement. Almost daily, road accidents occur somewhere in the world. These incidents claim numerous lives annually, yet the number of accidents remains stubbornly high. A similar road accident has now occurred in Bolivia.

On Monday, a bus accident took place on a highway in Yocalla, Tomás Frías province, Bolivia, connecting Potosi and Oruro. A passenger bus overturned and plunged approximately 800 metres into a ravine, causing widespread panic.

31 Deaths

The bus accident in Yocalla, Tomas Frias province, Bolivia, on the highway connecting Potosí and Oruro, resulted in 31 fatalities. Some victims died at the scene, others while being transported to the hospital, and some succumbed to their injuries during treatment.

🇧🇴 BOLIVIAN BUS CRASH KILLS 31 IN 800M RAVINE

31 dead, 15 injured after a bus plunged in Potosí. Bolivia averages 1,200 traffic deaths yearly.

📹 Social media footage shows wreckage. pic.twitter.com/pA67T32akz

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15 Injured

Fifteen people sustained injuries in the bus accident. They have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Four are reported to be in critical condition, including two children.

Cause of the Accident

Police stated that the bus was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control, causing it to overturn and fall into the ravine. A police spokesperson explained that the accident location features sharp, steep inclines, increasing the risk of accidents.