From The Rio Times · Carlos Silva · · 1m 20s
Bus Rollover Kills 7 in Colombia
A bus rollover on Colombia's Route 45 killed seven people, with traffic police citing a driver microsleep.
In brief
A bus rollover on Colombia's Route 45 killed seven people, with traffic police citing a driver microsleep. A bus overturned on Colombia's Route 45 in Huila, killing seven people and injuring 15-20, with traffic police reporting a driver microsleep. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Crash Details
A passenger bus overturned at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, 14 November 2026, on National Route 45 in Huila, southern Colombia.
Fatalities
Seven people died, according to Huila authorities, with identities unconfirmed and no official list issued.
Injuries
At least 15 people were injured and taken to Neiva clinics, with counts ranging from 15 to more than 20.
Bus Details
The bus, operated by Cootranscaquetá, left Florencia terminal with 37 passengers bound for Bogotá on 13 November.
Cause
Traffic police reported the driver suffered a microsleep, causing loss of control; exact causes remain under investigation.
Context
Monday 16 November is a public holiday in Colombia, making this a long weekend for road travel.
What To Watch
The traffic police investigation and Cootranscaquetá's awaited report are the next steps to confirm the cause.
What Is Not Known
Victim identities remain unconfirmed, and the exact cause of the rollover is still under investigation.
The main idea
A bus overturned on Colombia's Route 45 in Huila, killing seven people and injuring 15-20, with traffic police reporting a driver microsleep.
