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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
La Paz, October 28 (Xinhua) — At least 16 people were killed and 36 others injured on Monday when a bus plunged into a ravine in Bolivia's Cochabamba department, local police chief Roger Costas said.
According to him, the bus skidded off a steep mountain road and fell into a 600-meter-deep ravine. The injured, including the 23-year-old driver, were taken to hospitals in the town of Quiliacollo.
The car crashed on a sharp turn, and the route it was traveling on is known for its narrow roads and poor visibility, said Bolivia's traffic police chief, Omar Segada.
Photos posted on social media show rescuers and local residents helping the injured and recovering the bodies of the dead. "The bus was completely destroyed, and many passengers were trapped in the mangled structure," said a Bolivian who provided assistance before rescuers arrived.
A preliminary investigation revealed the bus was overcrowded and speeding. The driver was detained. Authorities also stated that mechanical failure could have been the cause. –0–
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