At least 25 dead after bus plunges into ravine in Cape Verde
A bus has plunged into a steep ravine on one of Cape Verde's islands, killing at least 25 people, most of them schoolchildren and teenagers. The exact circumstances of the crash remain unclear.
At least 25 people have died after a bus went off the road and fell into a steep ravine on one of the islands making up Cape Verde, an island nation off the coast of West Africa.
Most of those killed were schoolchildren and teenagers, indicating that the vehicle was largely carrying young passengers at the time of the crash. Details about the exact location on the island, the cause of the accident and the time it occurred have not yet been disclosed.
Community impact
The scale of the death toll, with the majority of victims being young people, marks one of the deadliest transport accidents to hit the archipelago in recent memory. Cape Verde's islands are known for their steep, mountainous terrain, which can pose challenges for road safety.
No further information has yet been released regarding an investigation into the crash, the condition of any survivors, or steps authorities may take in response to the tragedy.
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