Some of the victims were travelling in private vehicles that were also hit by the out-of-control van. There are more than 20 injured.
News Colombia.
This Monday morning turned tragic on the road that connects the municipalities of San Agustín and Isnos with the department of Huila, when A ladder bus, popularly known as a “chiva”, suffered a tragic accident.
According to initial reports, the vehicle He suffered a mechanical failure after losing his brakes and ended up crashing on a sharp curve near the Sombrerillos bridge.
The accident occurred during the early morning, when The Transandina company’s truck was heading towards Putumayo.
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According to the first versions, The vehicle lost its brakes when trying to take a sharp curvewhich caused the tragic accident.
At least six people died at the scene, including children between the ages of two and three. More than 20 passengers were also injured.
The ladder bus hit other cars
Some of those affected were travelling in private vehicles that were also hit by the out-of-control van.
Local authorities quickly coordinated the transfer of the injured to health centres in San Agustín and Isnos, where they are receiving urgent medical attention.
Following the accident, the road was closed immediately while investigations are carried out to clarify the causes of the accident.
Video of the situation:
#NewsColombia | Fatal accident in southern Huila: A ladder bus (chiva) lost its brakes, crashed and left six people dead, two of them minors. There are reports of more than 20 injured. pic.twitter.com/kMgYVlV75U
— TUBARCO (@tubarconews) September 2, 2024
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