Yocalla, Bolivia – February 17, 2025:
A devastating bus crash has claimed at least 28 lives and left 14 injured after the vehicle plummeted 2,600 feet into a ravine in Bolivia’s mountainous Yocalla district. Among the injured are four children, two of whom remain in critical condition.
Authorities believe the tragedy was caused by excessive speed on a treacherous, winding road, causing the driver to lose control. Rescue teams rushed to the scene to aid survivors amid difficult terrain.
This horrific accident stands as Bolivia’s deadliest road tragedy of the year, shedding light on the persistent dangers posed by hazardous roads and reckless driving nationwide.
In response, officials have launched a full investigation and vowed to take urgent action to improve road safety and prevent further loss of life.