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According to Colombia\u2019s Minister of Transport, Mar\u00eda Constanza Garc\u00eda Alicastro, the tragic accident happened in the municipality of Tangua on a \u201croad that connects Pasto with Ipiales\u201d in the early morning hours.
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\nSo far, the authorities have reported 13 people dead, 28 injured, and 1 unharmed,\u201d she shared on X (formerly Twitter) \u201cMy 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Local media outlet NTN24 also reported that 42 people were on the bus when it crashed on the Pasto-Rumichaca highway. Sources stated that the vehicle was driving on a stretch of road with \u201ccomplicated curves\u201d when it crashed.<\/p>\n

The bus was traveling to the pilgrimage site Santuario de las Lajas, which is four miles from the Ecuadorian border.<\/p>\n

The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals in Tangua, Ipiales, and the city of Pasto.<\/p>\n

Law Enforcement, Officials Share What May Led to the Colombia Bus Plunge<\/p>\n

The Sun further reported that law enforcement believed the accident was a result of mechanical failure and excessive speeding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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