A collision between two buses in Bolivia resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals and numerous injuries in the western region of Potosi, according to police and local officials on Saturday.
The incident occurred in the early morning on the route connecting the cities of Uyuni and Colchani, as one of the buses was en route to a carnival celebration.
“There has been a tragic accident, and we currently have approximately 33 confirmed fatalities,” stated Osmar Salvatierra, a representative from the municipality of Uyuni, in an interview with local media.
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Authorities are present at the site to investigate the details surrounding the crash and will issue an official report.
