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11 students were killed and 18 others injured when a bus fell from a height of 30 meters in Cabo Verde
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11 students were killed and 18 others injured when a bus fell from a height of 30 meters in Cabo Verde

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A bus transporting school students on an expedition fell from a height of 30 meters on Fogo Island, Cabo Verde, on Saturday, killing 11 students and injuring 18 others, including four in critical condition, RT reported, citing a source in the Sao Filipe City Council.

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The Republic of Cabo Verde is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the western coast of Africa. Its total area is about 4,033 square kilometers, distributed over an archipelago consisting of 10 volcanic islands, and is inhabited by approximately 530,000 people.

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According to the channel, the accident also resulted in the injury of 18 other people.

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According to the channel, the tragedy occurred on Saturday on Fogo Island, Cabo Verde, where the bus deviated from the road and fell from a height of 30 meters to the bottom.

The channel, citing a source in the Sao Filipe City Council on Fogo Island, indicated that the bus was transporting school students on an exploratory trip.

18 people between the ages of 6 and 11 were taken to hospital, including four in critical condition.

The Republic of Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the western coast of Africa. Its total area is about 4,033 square kilometers, distributed over an archipelago consisting of 10 volcanic islands, and is inhabited by approximately 530,000 people.

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  • What caused the bus to veer off the road?
  • Was the bus undergoing regular maintenance?
  • What safety measures are in place on school trips in Cabo Verde?
  • Is there an official investigation into the accident?

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