At least six people They died and seven people were injured after this monday Public transport minibus crashed into the valley The Bolivian Rural and Border Police reported that it was on a highway in La Paz.
Rural and Border Police Colonel Miguel Hidalgo said the vehicle crashed into a valley about 200 meters On the Los Yungas highway towards the municipality of Coroico. According to eyewitnesses, there was fog on the road, making visibility difficult; However, police continue to investigate the causes of the accident.
The injured, including the minibus pilot, were taken to hospitals in Coroico and La Paz. Hidalgo highlighted the cooperation of local residents who helped rescue and transport the injured.
Accidents on the roads Bolivia They cause approximately 1,400 deaths and around 40,000 injuries each year.according to official data.