A devastating bus crash on Saturday in western Colombia claimed the lives of university students and professors, leaving at least ten dead and eleven injured.
The tragedy unfolded on the Helicoil Bridge in Quindio, where several passengers were thrown from the bus upon impact, falling into the abyss below.
Humboldt University declared two days of mourning for the victims as authorities investigate the accident and Colombia grapples with ongoing road safety concerns.
A tragic accident on Saturday claimed the lives of several university students and professors when their bus crashed in western Colombia, killing at least ten people and injuring eleven, authorities said.
The bus was travelling from Tolima to Quindio when the driver lost control, leading to the devastating crash.
Helicoil bridge crash leaves multiple casualties.
The accident occurred on the Helicoil Bridge in the Quindio region, where several passengers were ejected from the bus upon impact.
The vehicle slammed into the barrier, causing some individuals to fall several meters into the abyss below, according to police commander Luis Fernando Atuesta.
Humboldt university declares mourning after student deaths.
Humboldt University in Armenia issued a statement expressing grief and announcing two days of mourning to honour the victims of the tragic accident. University director Diego Fernando Jaramillo Lopez stated in a video that the bus was carrying 22 students, two teachers, and a communications officer when the crash occurred.
