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Fogo Island bus accident kills at least 25 people in Cape Verde
A bus accident on Fogo Island, Cape Verde, has resulted in at least 25 deaths, most of whom were children and adolescents. The incident occurred on a Saturday night as the vehicle was returning from an excursion to the Pico do Fogo volcano toward São Filipe.
The bus, which was carrying 32 passengers, reportedly veered off the road and plunged approximately 30 meters into a rocky ravine in the Campanas de Cima area. The difficult terrain and remote location significantly hindered rescue operations throughout the night. At least 18 people were injured, with several reported to be in serious condition.
Local authorities and the Ministry of Education clarified that the trip was not an officially organized school event. Instead, it was a private annual excursion arranged by the bus driver, who also perished in the accident. Preliminary reports suggest a tire may have exploded, causing the driver to lose control, though a formal investigation is underway to confirm the exact cause.
In response to the tragedy, the Cape Verdean government has declared two days of national mourning. President José Maria Neves and Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho have expressed their condolences to the affected families and pledged support for the victims.
Entities
Cabo Verde · Cape Verde · Fogo Island · Francisco Carvalho · Henrique Cardoso · José Maria Neves · Luís Montenegro · Pico do Fogo · São Filipe · São Filipe Municipal Council
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 20 SOURCES] The trip was a private excursion organized annually by the driver and was not organized by the schools. zhurnal.mk · www.g4media.ro · radiobrcko.ba · siol.net · theobjective.com · +13 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The municipality of São Filipe has declared two days of municipal mourning. jornalmz.com · www.record.pt · www.dn.pt · adevarul.ro · siol.net · +3 more
- [● 34 SOURCES] The bus was transporting students on an excursion when it left the road and fell approximately 30 meters. jornalmz.com · www.record.pt · www.dn.pt · diariopampero.com · zhurnal.mk · +24 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] The bus driver is among the deceased. zhurnal.mk · adevarul.ro · radiobrcko.ba · siol.net · pt.euronews.com · +16 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] There are 18 injured people, four of whom are in serious condition. jornalmz.com · www.record.pt · www.dn.pt · www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt · www.sabado.pt · +5 more
- [● 31 SOURCES] The death toll from the bus accident on Fogo Island has risen to 25. jornalmz.com · www.record.pt · pt.euronews.com · theobjective.com · actu.fr · +21 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] One of the bus tires reportedly exploded, causing the driver to lose control. 1000noticias.com.py · ohoje.com · ubirataonline.com.br · correiokianda.info · www.nasuba.info
- [● 9 SOURCES] The bus was carrying 32 passengers. 1000noticias.com.py · afrikactus.com · ohoje.com · www.nettali.com · diariopampero.com · +3 more