Bus crash in Bolivia kills at least 30 people

The driver likely lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge almost 800 meters.

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The vehicle plunged almost 800m (2625 ft) into a ravine in the southwestern district of Yocalla, an officer said.

Fourteen people were also injured, including four children, an official from a local hospital said in a video.

Bolivia has notoriously dangerous roads, particularly in mountainous areas.

The accident happened between the cities of Potosí and Oruro, police said.

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