In brief
A deadly collision between two passenger buses in Bolivia has left a grim toll of 37 fatalities and 30 injuries. The incident occurred early Saturday, approximately 5 kilometers from the city of Uyuni. Police reports indicated that one driver is in intensive care, while the other is stable. Local authorities suggest the crash resulted from a "lane invasion," as the buses were operating on the busy route connecting Uyuni to Colchani.
Images from the scene depict a severely damaged bus alongside scattered luggage. One bus was heading towards Oruro, where one of Latin America's major festivals, Oruro Carnival, was underway. Emergency services evacuated the injured to hospitals in both Oruro and Potosí. The deceased victims have not yet been identified, with their conditions still unclear. Police Commander Wilson Flores noted they were waiting for the results of alcohol tests conducted on the drivers. Bolivia unfortunately has a high rate of fatal traffic accidents, with an annual average of around 1,400 deaths on the roads, according to data from the government.
