21 killed in bus accident in Cabo Verde
Summary
At least 21 people were killed and several others injured when a bus plunged down a steep slope on Fogo Island in Cabo Verde. Most of those on board were young people, mainly secondary school students, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Key Points
- At least 21 people died and several others were injured after a bus veered off a road and fell about 30 meters on Fogo Island, Cabo Verde.
- Cabo Verdean President Jose Maria Neves first reported 10 deaths before later updating the toll to 21 and offering condolences to victims' families.
- Most passengers were young people, mainly secondary school students from Curral Grande and Ponta Verde, but the excursion was not organized by the schools.
- Rescue operations are still underway, and officials say the final death toll could rise as the investigation continues.
