Posted: Monday, February 10, 2025. 10:12 am CST.
By Horace Palacio: A devastating bus accident on the outskirts of Guatemala City has left at least 51 people dead, including children, after the vehicle plunged off a bridge early Monday morning. Authorities report that a multi-vehicle crash caused the bus to go off the bridge before dawn, leading to one of the deadliest road disasters in recent Guatemalan history.
Firefighting spokesman Edwin Villagran confirmed that another 15 people were seriously injured and have been rushed to nearby hospitals. Emergency responders worked tirelessly to pull survivors from the wreckage, while grieving families gathered to identify their loved ones.
The bus had departed from Progreso, a town northeast of the capital, and was en route to Guatemala City when the accident occurred. Volunteer firefighter spokesman Óscar Sánchez stated that several children were among the victims, further deepening the national grief.
In response to the tragedy, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo offered his condolences and declared a day of national mourning. The government has launched an urgent investigation into the crash, examining possible causes such as driver error, mechanical failure, and road conditions.
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A devastating bus accident on the outskirts of Guatemala City has left at least 51 people dead, including children, after the vehicle plunged off a bridge early Monday morning. Authorities report that a multi-vehicle crash caused the bus to go off the bridge before dawn, leading to one of the deadliest road disasters in recent Guatemalan history.
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