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Bloody traffic accident in Bolivia: 37 dead in bus collision!
The serious bus accident in Bolivia on March 1, 2025 killed 37 people, including two children. Road safety remains critical.
Bloody traffic accident in Bolivia: 37 dead in bus collision!
A tragic traffic accident occurred in Bolivia on Saturday in which at least 37 people lost their lives and another 30 were injured. The horrific incident took place about five kilometers southwest of the city of Uyuni when two buses collided for reasons that remain unclear on a narrow road between the cities of Potosí and Oruro. According to police, one of the buses was on its way to a popular carnival festival in Oruro where tens of thousands of guests were expected this weekend. There are also two children among the victims, which adds to the tragedy of the incident crown reported.
Cause of the accident and alcohol-related involvement
One of the bus drivers who was seriously injured is suspected of being drunk, which prompted investigators to take a blood sample. This accident is part of alarming statistics: around 1,400 people die in traffic in Bolivia every year. Dangerous driving behavior and technical defects are often the main causes of these serious accidents. In the European Union, on the other hand, excessive speed is the most common cause of death, claiming 35,000 lives every year, and the aim is often to reduce this number to below 20,000, such as 30kmh.eu shows.
In order to reduce the number of traffic deaths, experts suggest introducing 30 km/h as the standard speed limit in urban areas. Not only would this reduce the likelihood of accidents, but it would also reduce the severity of injuries in the event of a collision. At speeds of 30 km/h, the chances of survival in a collision with a pedestrian are around 90 percent compared to just 30 percent at 50 km/h. These findings show that speed limits of 30 km/h could have significant positive effects on road safety, particularly in urban areas, where around 80 percent of the EU population lives. In the long term, such a reduction in speed could significantly reduce the number of serious traffic accidents and the associated number of victims.