Three people, two minors and one adultwere killed in a serious accident that occurred near Villa de Leyva on the morning of this Saturday, August 19.
Besides, 16 people more were injured and were taken to nearby hospitals.
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Among the injured are three minors 16, 8 and 6 years oldwho were sent to the San Rafael de Tunja hospital to provide first aid.
In addition, two more children have been transferred to the Los Andes Clinic and the Mediláser Clinic.
This is how the accident in Villa de Leyva would have happened
According to information known preliminary way, the bus, in which a group of sports children were traveling, crashed into a dump truck, around 9 in the morning. The causes of the accident are under investigation.
The accident occurred at the beginning of the festive bridge of the Assumption of the Virgin.
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The authorities called on drivers to respect speed limits, comply with traffic regulations and carry out the respective inspections of vehicles before starting the transfers.
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