At least 6 killed and 11 injured when bus overturns in southwestern Colombia – WTOP News
Police said the driver likely fell asleep briefly, and authorities are still investigating the cause as injured passengers were taken to clinics in Neiva.
- A bus traveling from Florencia, Caquetá, to Bogotá overturned on National Route 45 in Huila, Colombia, early Saturday, November 14, 2026, killing seven people and injuring at least 15, according to local authorities.
- Regional traffic police, the Policía de Tránsito y Transporte de Huila, reported the driver lost control at 2:00 a.m. Saturday, potentially due to a 'microsleep'—a brief involuntary lapse of sleep.
- Emergency responders assisted survivors near the Rivera toll on the Garzón-Neiva highway, where the Cootranscaquetá coach carrying 37 passengers overturned, according to *El Tiempo* and *Semana*.
- Injured passengers were transported to medical clinics in Neiva, Huila's capital, while authorities removed the vehicle from the roadway to restore traffic flow as the investigation continues.
- Monday, November 16, 2026, is a public holiday in Colombia, marking a long weekend for road travel; officials urge drivers to ensure adequate rest before beginning journeys.
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Police suspect that the bus driver may have fallen asleep for a few seconds.
نُشر هذا مقاعد والً عبر Cedarnews.net. To follow more of the exclusive news and reports, visit our website. At least six people have died and eleven have been injured after a bus accident in Colombia, according to the country's police authority. According to a police report obtained by AP. تم نشر هذا الخبر عبر site Cedarnews الشبابري. To see more of the latest news and exclusive reports, visit our official website.
A bus turned when it was on a highway in southern Colombia, suspecting that the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
A bus turned when it was on a highway in southern Colombia, suspecting that the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
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