The tragic incident occurred approximately five kilometers from Uyuni, as reported by local law enforcement. Police commander Wilson Flores indicated that one bus was en route to Oruro, where the vibrant Oruro Carnival, one of Latin America's most prominent festivals, was being celebrated. Initial investigations suggest that a "lane invasion" may have triggered the collision.
Images circulating in Bolivian media depict a harrowing scene, with a bus significantly mangled and personal belongings scattered across the vicinity. The condition of both drivers varies, with one in intensive care and the other stable.
Rescue operations ensured that the injured were swiftly transported to hospitals in both Oruro and Potosí. The identities of the deceased have yet to be revealed, and the ongoing assessment of their injuries continues.
Local reports also mentioned that police are awaiting the results of alcohol tests performed on the drivers involved. Traffic accidents are tragically frequent in Bolivia; statistics reveal that more than 1,400 fatalities occur each year in a country with a population of about 12 million. Recent months have seen similar disasters, including a February accident that resulted in over 30 fatalities when a bus plunged into a ravine. Another January incident left 19 dead, indicating a pressing need for improved road safety measures in the region.
Images circulating in Bolivian media depict a harrowing scene, with a bus significantly mangled and personal belongings scattered across the vicinity. The condition of both drivers varies, with one in intensive care and the other stable.
Rescue operations ensured that the injured were swiftly transported to hospitals in both Oruro and Potosí. The identities of the deceased have yet to be revealed, and the ongoing assessment of their injuries continues.
Local reports also mentioned that police are awaiting the results of alcohol tests performed on the drivers involved. Traffic accidents are tragically frequent in Bolivia; statistics reveal that more than 1,400 fatalities occur each year in a country with a population of about 12 million. Recent months have seen similar disasters, including a February accident that resulted in over 30 fatalities when a bus plunged into a ravine. Another January incident left 19 dead, indicating a pressing need for improved road safety measures in the region.
