
A horrific collision between two buses has resulted in at least 37 fatalities and several injuries.
One of the buses veered into the oncoming lane and collided with the other on Saturday morning on the road connecting the Bolivian cities of Uyuni and Colchani.
According to a representative for the Departmental Police Command of Potosi, 37 persons perished and 39 were hurt in the collision and taken to a hospital in Uyuni.
The identities of the deceased victims, as well as others who were hurt and are still in the hospital, are currently being sought by police.
One of the buses toppled over onto its side at the scene and had to be turned over with a crane.
Additionally, they were observed picking up victims from the rubble and lugging them away in blankets.