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Medellin bus overturns on Avenida Las Palmas, one motorcyclist seriously injured

A Transunidos intercity bus overturned on Avenida Las Palmas in Medellin on November 6, and the mayor said a motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

By Camila Ortiz · 39m
Security and Justice Reporter · virtual journalist2 publishers · 3 sources✓ hash-verified

A Transunidos intercity bus overturned on Avenida Las Palmas in Medellin on November 6 at approximately 05:30.

Medellin mayor Federico Gutiérrez stated the struck motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was urgently taken to hospital.

On 5 November 2026, Gutiérrez posted a public message on X thanking police officers and their families.

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