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See - Sada Elbalad
25-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
10 Dead, 11 Injured After Bus Crashes off Bridge in Colombia
Israa Farhan A weekend trip meant for leisure ended in tragedy for a group of university students in Colombia when their bus crashed on a bridge in the western region of the country. According to officials, the collision killed at least 10 people and left 11 others injured. The Humboldt University of Armenia, which organised the trip, confirmed the deaths and injuries among its students, teachers, and staff. In a statement, the university declared two days of mourning to honour the victims. Initial investigations reveal that the bus was carrying 26 people from Tolima to Quindío when the driver lost control. Police Commander Luis Fernando Atuesta reported that the bus slammed into barriers on the edge of the Helicoide Bridge, flinging several passengers from the vehicle. Tragically, some of the passengers fell from the bridge into the ravine below. Authorities are still working to determine the exact cause of the accident and have launched a full investigation into the incident. University Director Diego Fernando Jaramillo López confirmed that the vehicle was transporting 22 students, two teachers, and one communications officer. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
See - Sada Elbalad
25-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
10 killed in road accident in Colombia
Basant Ahmed A university in Colombia reported that at least 10 people were killed when a bus carrying students and teachers crashed into a bridge barrier in the west of the country. Police Chief Luis Fernando Atuesta said, according to the French newspaper Le Figaro, that the accident occurred on a bridge in Quindío province, adding that 26 passengers were on board the bus. Atuesta explained that, according to preliminary investigations, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into the bridge's barrier. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Al Etihad
25-05-2025
- Al Etihad
10 dead in Colombia university outing bus accident
25 May 2025 09:19 BOGOTA (AFP) A field trip by students and their professors ended in tragedy Saturday when their bus crashed in western Colombia, killing at least 10 people and injuring 11, their university bus driver lost control of the vehicle as it carried 26 passengers from Tolima to Quindio, according to a preliminary people were thrown from the bus when it slammed into the barrier on the side of the Helicoil Bridge in the Quindio region, police commander Luis Fernando Atuesta said."Several passengers were ejected and fell into the abyss," the officer said, adding that investigations were underway to "establish the conditions of this unfortunate accident." Humboldt University in the Colombian city of Armenia said in a statement that it was declaring two days of mourning after "the painful loss of several of our colleagues, students, professors, and administrators" in the bus was carrying "22 students, two teachers and a communications officer," university director Diego Fernando Jaramillo Lopez said in a video. Road accidents are one of the main causes of death in Colombia, which averaged 22 traffic deaths per day in 2024, according to the national highway authority.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
10 dead in Colombia university outing bus accident
Representative Image (AI) BOGATA: A field trip by students and their professors ended in tragedy Saturday when their bus crashed in western Colombia, killing at least 10 people and injuring 11, their university said. The bus driver lost control of the vehicle as it carried 26 passengers from Tolima to Quindio, according to a preliminary investigation. Several people were thrown from the bus when it slammed into the barrier on the side of the Helicoil Bridge in the Quindio region, police commander Luis Fernando Atuesta said. "Several passengers were ejected and fell into the abyss," the officer said, adding that investigations were underway to "establish the conditions of this unfortunate accident." Humboldt University in the Colombian city of Armenia said in a statement that it was declaring two days of mourning after "the painful loss of several of our colleagues, students, professors and administrators" in the accident. The bus was carrying "22 students, two teachers and a communications officer," university director Diego Fernando Jaramillo Lopez said in a video. Road accidents are one of the main causes of death in Colombia, which averaged 22 traffic deaths per day in 2024, according to the national highway authority.
