Tragic Bus Accident in Colombia Claims 10 Lives, Injures 11

Tragic Bus Accident in Colombia Claims 10 Lives

A devastating bus crash in western Colombia has resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to 11 others. The accident involved students and professors from Humboldt University on a field trip.

Details of the Accident

Preliminary investigations suggest the bus, carrying 26 passengers from Tolima to Quindio, lost control. The incident occurred on the Helicoil Bridge in the Quindio region.Several passengers were ejected from the vehicle.

University Mourns Loss

Humboldt University, located in Armenia, Colombia, has declared two days of mourning following this immense loss. The university director, Diego Fernando Jaramillo Lopez, stated that the bus was carrying "22 students, two teachers and a communications officer."

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Road accidents are a significant cause of fatalities in Colombia.