VOICED : Al menos ocho muertos por accidente de autobus en Colombia

A bus accident in southwest Colombia resulted in eight deaths and two injuries due to brake failure. The bus, a common public transport vehicle in South America, was traveling from Cali to Cruz Nariño. Authorities are identifying the deceased, who are from various regions. An eyewitness recounted the incident, describing the bus losing control. In 2018, 6,879 people died in road accidents in Colombia, accounting for 26.7% of violent deaths. More information is available at alimmenta.com.

What was the cause of the bus accident in southwest Colombia?

• Driver fatigue

• Brake failure

• Poor weather conditions

• Road construction

What type of vehicle was involved in the accident?

• A truck

• A chiva bus

• A motorcycle

• A minivan

Where was the bus traveling from and to?

• From Bucaramanga to Cúcuta

• From Cartagena to Barranquilla

• From Cali to Cruz Nariño

• From Bogotá to Medellín

What did the witness do when they realized the bus was out of control?

• Called the police

• Jumped out of the bus

• Tried to stop the bus

• Warned other passengers

How many people died in road accidents in Colombia in 2018?

• 8,200

• 7,500

• 6,879

• 5,000