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Deadly Bolivia Bus Crash: 16 Killed, Driver Charged

10/29/2025

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The bus crash in Bolivia's Cochabamba department on October 28 left 16 dead and 36 injured after the vehicle veered off a steep mountain road and fell more than 600 meters.
The injured, including the 23-year-old driver, were taken to hospitals in Quillacollo.
Authorities note the route has narrow roads and poor visibility.
Preliminary investigations indicate overcrowding and speeding.
The driver faces charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving.

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Story summary

The bus crash in Bolivia's Cochabamba department on October 28 left 16 dead and 36 injured after the vehicle veered off a steep mountain road and fell more than 600 meters.
The injured, including the 23-year-old driver, were taken to hospitals in Quillacollo.
Authorities note the route has narrow roads and poor visibility.
Preliminary investigations indicate overcrowding and speeding.
The driver faces charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving.