At least 16 people, including students, were killed and 20 others injured after a school bus carrying students from Antioqueño High School crashed and fell off a cliff in northern Colombia on Sunday, local authorities said.
The bus was traveling from the Caribbean town of Tolú to Medellín following a school trip when it rolled approximately 80 meters (262 feet) down a cliff in the rural area of El Chispero, Antioquia, according to Governor Andrés Julián. In a post on X, he said the entire hospital network had been mobilized to support the emergency response.
Preliminary reports suggest the driver may have suffered a “microsleep,” a brief lapse in consciousness lasting around 30 seconds, which could have contributed to the crash. Authorities are continuing investigations to confirm the exact cause.
The injured include 12 minors and four adults, according to Colombia’s Ministry of Health and Social Inclusion. Victims were transported to hospitals in Segovia and Remedios for treatment. The school clarified that the trip was organized by 11th-grade students and not as part of an official school program.
Antioqueño High School expressed deep regret over the tragedy, offering condolences and support to affected families and students of the graduating class of 2025.
The National Road Safety Agency emphasized the importance of responsible driving and adherence to traffic laws to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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