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Many dead in Bolivian bus crash Many dead in Bolivia truck crash
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At least 46 people have died after a truck loaded with passengers and goods plunged at least 200m (650ft) down a cliff in Bolivia.At least 46 people have died after a truck loaded with passengers and goods plunged at least 200m (650ft) down a cliff in Bolivia.
Several children are among the dead, and at least 11 people were wounded, according to local media reports.Several children are among the dead, and at least 11 people were wounded, according to local media reports.
"The truck was loaded with 60 people who were sitting on top of their loads, which crushed them when the truck fell," Erbol radio reported."The truck was loaded with 60 people who were sitting on top of their loads, which crushed them when the truck fell," Erbol radio reported.
The accident took place near the mining city of Potosi, south of La Paz. The accident took place near the mining city of Potosi, in southern Bolivia.
Police declined to give a cause for the crash, but witnesses told local media that the truck had been speeding.Police declined to give a cause for the crash, but witnesses told local media that the truck had been speeding.