Armenia Cancels Car-Free Day After Tragic Bus Accident Claims 10 Lives

The tragic bus accident in Quindío, Colombia, claimed the lives of ten people, including students and faculty from the Alexander von Humboldt University. The accident occurred on a bridge, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle. The city of Armenia, in response to the tragedy, suspended its planned car-free day to allow residents to attend the funerals and pay their respects. The mayor, James Padilla Garcia, stated in an interview, "Attending to the citizen's outcry and after a legal and technical analysis by members of the traffic secretariat and the municipal administration's legal office, we have decided to postpone the car-free day planned for this Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the city of Armenia, taking into account the tragedy and general mourning." The video includes heartbreaking interviews with family members, such as Luz Mary Carvajal, the mother of Luis Valencia, who described her son as a hardworking man who dreamed of building a house for her. Fabio Montoya, a survivor of the accident, spoke of the profound loss and the difficulty of returning to normal life. The outpouring of community support during this difficult time highlights the resilience and compassion of the people of Armenia.