Authorities suggest the crash may have been caused by a combination of mechanical failure and excessive speeding. Nariño Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar added that the bus driver’s choice to avoid tolls by taking an alternative route could have contributed to the accident.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed his condolences, confirming that law enforcement was leading the emergency response.
This devastating incident comes just weeks after another fatal bus crash involving Colombian nationals near a French ski resort, highlighting ongoing concerns about bus safety.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this heartbreaking time.
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