BREAKING, Bus of Tourists Plunges Down 160-Foot Gorge
A tragic accident has rocked Colombia, claiming the lives of 13 individuals and leaving 28 others injured in a devastating crash that occurred in the early hours of the morning. María Constanza García Alicastro, Colombia’s Minister of Transport, confirmed the incident took place in the municipality of Tangua, along a road that connects Pasto to Ipiales. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), she expressed her heartfelt condolences, saying, “My deepest condolences to the families affected by this tragedy and I express my full solidarity on behalf of the national government in these difficult times.” She also noted that, despite the severity of the crash, one passenger emerged unharmed.
The crash occurred on a section of the Pasto-Rumichaca highway, a stretch of road known for its particularly challenging curves, which may have contributed to the accident. According to local news outlet NTN24, the bus, which was carrying 42 passengers, was navigating this treacherous section of road when it veered off course. Authorities believe the incident was caused by a combination of mechanical failure and excessive speed, which likely played a critical role in the bus losing control.
The details surrounding the crash remain under investigation, but the impact of the tragedy has been deeply felt by the community and the nation as a whole. With many injured and several lives lost, the national government and local officials have vowed to offer assistance to the victims’ families and to continue examining the circumstances of the accident to prevent future occurrences. As the country grapples with the aftermath of this devastating event, the outpouring of support for the affected families highlights the collective grief that has been shared across Colombia in the wake of such a terrible loss.
