Irish tourist fatally injured after car overturns in Bolivia
An Irish tourist has died in Bolivia after the vehicle he was travelling in overturned during their travels on Friday afternoon.
The man, understood to be in his 30s, was among a group of seven travelling in the Toyota Landcruiser when the accident occurred shortly after 5pm on Friday.
The tourists had been making their way to a local volcano when the incident happened, travelling a further 40 metres before coming to a halt. An Irish tourist has died in Bolivia after the vehicle he was travelling in overturned during their travels on Friday afternoon. Pic: Getty Images
The Irish tourist was fatally injured after sustaining an abdominal injury. He was rushed to hospital but died en route.
Five of the other occupants of the car were injured — these included two Bolivian natives, two German natives and a Dutchman.
The Mirror report that three of them were taken to hospital in Potosi. Pic: Radio Uyuni/ Facebook
A local police chief is citing speed as a potential reason for the tragedy.
Colonel Wilson Flores claimed that one of the tourists had requested to drive the vehicle so they could record a video for social media when the accident unfolded.
He said: 'Unfortunately, due to excessive speed, it lost control and the vehicle turned over, causing one death and five injuries.
'The deceased passed away en route to Potosi due to the abdominal injury he suffered.'
Extra.ie have contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs for comment.
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