At least 30 dead in a bus accident in Bolivia

More than 30 people were killed in a bus accident on a mountain road when the driver lost control of the vehicle in Bolivia, according to police.

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

The driver likely lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge almost 800 meters (2625 ft) in the southwestern district of Yocalla, an officer said.

“Fourteen were also injured, including four children,” according to reports.

Bolivia has notoriously dangerous roads, particularly in mountainous areas.

Officials believe that the crash could have been caused by speeding, with the driver unable to control the bus, police colonel Victor Benavides said.

This is believed to be the most serious road accident reported in the South American country so far this year.

According to reports, “several of those injured are in a serious condition.”

Road accidents kill an average of 1,400 people every year in the country of about 12 million inhabitants, according to government data.