Over 20 passengers were injured after two buses crashed on a wet road.
The accident took place when one driver slowed down for a speed bump and the other smashed into its back.
The accident involved a vehicle belonging to the transport company Coomotor and a Cootranshuila bus that was reportedly hit from behind.
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The Cootranshuila was sent flying into a wooded area, according to reports.
The strong impact caused severe damage to both buses.
The crash on the Neiva-Castilla road in Coyaima in western Colombia on the night of Sunday (Nov 17) night.
Most of the injured passengers were taken to the San Antonio Hospital in Natagaima.
Those with more severe injuries were taken to medical centres in El Espinal and Neiva.
The Traffic Police said harsh weather conditions probably played a part in the crash, as reported by Need To Know.
Police spokesperson Captain Laura Marcela Lara said: “A traffic accident occurred on the Neiva-Castilla road involving two passenger transport vehicles belonging to the company Cootranshuila, which covered the Pitalito-Bogotá route, and Coomotor, which covered the Neiva-Cali route.
“Members of the Traffic and Transportation unit of the Tolima Police Department and several ambulances arrived on the scene to deal with the emergency and send the injured to hospital.”
She added: “All road users are reminded to drive with caution and not exceed the speed limits or perform any dangerous manoeuvres.”
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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