In Cape Verde, a bus carrying children fell into a gorge: 22 dead
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- In Cape Verde, on the island of Fogo, a bus carrying participants in a study tour fell into a gorge from a height of 30 meters.
- As a result of the tragedy, 22 people died, most of whom were schoolchildren and students.
- 18 victims were hospitalized.
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Why It Matters
The incident occurred in the area of Campanas de Sima on the island of Fogo during a study tour.
In Cape Verde, Africa, a bus carrying children fell into a gorge. 22 people did not survive, reports Lusa agency.
The incident occurred near the town of Campanas de Sima on the island of Fogo. The bus carrying the participants of the educational excursion fell from a height of 30 meters. 22 people received life-threatening injuries - most of them were high school students and students.
Another 18 students aged 6 to 11 years received injuries of varying severity and were hospitalized. Four victims are in serious condition. Special services are working at the scene of the accident to establish the causes and circumstances of the incident.
Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, and the municipal authorities of Fogo Island declared two days of mourning.
Open Questions
- What is the cause of the bus crash?
