A truck in Bolivia collided with a long-distance bus

A major traffic accident occurred in Oruro, southwestern Bolivia, on February 18th. A truck collided with a long-distance bus on the interprovincial highway, killing at least 24 people and injuring 15 others.

According to the Oruro Provincial Transportation Bureau, the traffic accident occurred in the early morning of the 18th local time. A long-distance bus carrying 44 passengers was on the way to Tolapampa, Oruro Province. The trucks collided.

Initial investigations revealed that the cause of the accident was low visibility caused by rain and fog, and the truck entered the reverse lane when passing the road. At present, the injured have been taken to hospital for treatment.

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According to official statistics, about 1,000 people were killed and 40,000 injured in traffic accidents in Bolivia each year. (Related products: Advanced Driving Assistance System AWJ201. If you are interested in this product, please contact CareDrive.)