Sat Mar 01 19:29:37 UTC 2025: ## 37 Dead in Horrific Bolivian Bus Crash
**Uyuni, Bolivia** – A devastating head-on collision between two buses in Bolivia’s western Potosi region has claimed the lives of at least 37 people and left 39 others injured. The accident occurred Saturday at 7:00 AM local time (11:00 GMT) on the road connecting Uyuni and Colchani, a route near the world-famous Salar de Uyuni salt flat.
According to police, one of the buses veered into the oncoming lane, causing the fatal crash. One bus was reportedly en route to Oruro, where a major carnival is currently underway. Images from the scene, shared by Radio Uyuni, showed a horrific scene of twisted metal and bodies covered in blankets on the high Andean plains. Emergency responders worked to free survivors from the wreckage.
A spokesperson for the Departmental Police Command of Potosi confirmed the death toll and the number of injured, who are being treated at four hospitals in Uyuni. Police are working to identify the victims. Initial reports suggest that one of the drivers may have been drinking alcohol prior to the accident. Both drivers survived the crash.
Bolivia’s road network, known for its poor maintenance and lack of supervision, has a tragically high accident rate, averaging 1,400 fatalities annually. This latest incident underscores the ongoing dangers faced by travelers on Bolivian roads. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.
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