At least 37 people have lost their lives, and dozens more are injured following a catastrophic collision between two buses in Bolivia.
The crash occurred early Saturday morning on the highway between Uyuni and Colchani when one of the buses veered into the oncoming lane, colliding head-on with another bus.
According to a spokesman for the Departmental Police Command of Potosí, 39 people sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital in Uyuni, while 37 others were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are currently working to identify the deceased and ensure the injured receive proper medical care.
Emergency responders used a crane to lift one of the overturned buses, while recovery teams carefully removed victims from the wreckage. Bodies were seen being carried away wrapped in blankets.
Preliminary investigations suggest that excessive speed may have played a role, with one of the buses reportedly crossing into the opposite lane before the collision, according to the Bolivian Ministry of Government.
London Bus Crash Claims One Life, Leaves Three Injured
In a separate incident, a bus and a car collided on a residential street in northwest London, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
Emergency services rushed to Whitmore Road in Harrow around 9 p.m. on Monday following reports of the crash.
Paramedics found one person in critical condition, but despite their efforts, the individual did not survive. Their identity and age have not yet been disclosed.
Three other people were assessed at the scene, with two requiring hospitalization.
The crash caused significant travel disruption in the area, with roads blocked in multiple directions.
A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service confirmed their response, stating:
“We were called at 9:17 p.m. on February 24 to reports of a road traffic collision near Whitmore Road. We deployed multiple resources, including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast-response car, an incident response officer, members of our hazardous area response team (HART), and command support vehicles.”
Both tragic incidents serve as stark reminders of the dangers of road travel, with authorities urging caution and adherence to safety regulations to prevent further loss of life.
