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10 Killed, Several Injured as Bus Ferrying University Students on Field Trip Crashes in Colombia

A bus carrying 22 students, two teachers, and a communications officer crashed near the Helicoide Bridge in western Colombia on May 26, 2025.
The driver lost control causing the bus to slam into barriers, ejecting several passengers into a ravine, while investigations continue.
The bus was traveling from Tolima to Quindío during a field trip organized by Humboldt University of Armenia, which confirmed the incident's details.
Authorities confirmed that ten individuals died instantly in the crash, while eleven others suffered severe injuries.
Humboldt University announced a two-day period of mourning to pay tribute to the victims and expressed deep sadness over the tragic event affecting the community.

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