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Bus plunges into ravine in Cape Verde, killing at least 25

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

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  • At least 25 people died when a bus left the road and fell about 30 metres on Fogo island, local media reported.
  • Children and young people were reportedly travelling on the bus as part of an excursion, and the driver was also believed to be among the victims.
  • Rescue work proved difficult because the bus landed in rocky terrain that emergency vehicles could not immediately reach.

At least 25 people died when a bus plunged about 30 metres down a steep cliff on Cape Verde's Fogo island, local media reported.

The crash occurred on the northern part of the island yesterday afternoon after the bus left the road for reasons that remain unknown. The death toll could rise because many people were reportedly injured.

Several children and young people were believed to be among the passengers, who were taking part in an excursion. The driver was also reportedly among those killed.

Civil protection officials said rescue operations were particularly difficult. The bus became trapped in rocky ground, and emergency services could not immediately reach the site with vehicles. VRT NWS said it had contacted the Foreign Affairs Ministry to ask whether any Belgians were involved, but had not received confirmation.

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