Fourteen people were killed as a result of a bus explosion in Colombia

A terrible incident occurred on the Pan-American Highway passing through the territory of Colombia's Cauca Department. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

As a result of a powerful explosion that occurred while a passenger bus was in motion, the number of victims and injured is growing. According to initial information, an explosive device was set off near the bus, which led to tragic consequences.

According to the latest verified information, at least fourteen people lost their lives as a result of this incident. In addition, more than twenty passengers with bodily injuries of various degrees were taken to hospitals.

The force of the explosion was so strong that, along with the passenger bus, other vehicles that were around it also suffered serious damage and were rendered unusable. The governor of the Cauca department, Octavio Guzman, issued an official statement on the incident.

In his speech, he particularly emphasized that this attack is a serious threat not only to road traffic safety but also to the peace and security of the entire local population. The governor expressed his condolences to the family members of the victims and announced that those responsible would answer before the law.

At present, the country's law enforcement agencies are continuing investigative work at the scene of the incident. Special service personnel are taking steps to determine the causes of the explosion, the type of device used and the persons behind this crime.

Security measures have been strengthened in the area, and specialists are carefully studying all the details. This tragedy has shaken the public of the entire country and has once again focused the attention of the international community on security issues in the region.