Colombian outlets are reporting [es] the death of 32 children caused by fire in a bus, in the township of Fundación, in Magdalena, North of Colombia. The tragic event occured by noon on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Even though the facts are under investigation, there are speculations that the vehicle was smuggling gasoline.

Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos expressed his grief on Twitter:

Dolor inmenso de padre y colombiano ante tragedia de nuestros niños en Fundación. Solidaridad, oración y apoyo a sus familias.

— Juan Manuel Santos (@JuanManSantos) Mayo 18, 2014

Hugh sorrow as a father and as a Colombian for the tragedy of our children in Fundación. Solidarty, prayers and support for their families.

Lamentamos profundamente accidente en Fundación, Magdalena donde según última información han muerto al menos 15 personas, entre ellos niños

— Juan Manuel Santos (@JuanManSantos) Mayo 18, 2014

We deeply mourn the accident in Fundación, Magdalena, where according to latest reports, at leat 15 people died, among them children.