At least nine people were killed and 22 others injured when a bus overturned in western Bolivia early Wednesday. The accident occurred near the small town of Chalacollo, about 240 kilometers south of La Paz, on a highway close to Oruro. Local police confirmed the casualties, noting that the injured were taken to various hospitals in the area. Among the dead was a newborn who was declared dead after being taken to a medical center.

Authorities said the cause of the crash remains under investigation but suggested that excessive speed and driver inattention may have contributed. The 24-year-old driver was also injured in the incident.

According to official data, Bolivia records at least 1,400 road fatalities each year, with most accidents attributed to driver negligence and mechanical failures.