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Fogo Island bus accident and road safety demands
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A bus accident on Fogo Island, Cape Verde, resulted in significant 25 fatalities during a trip near the Pico do Fogo volcano. Reports indicate that out of 39 passengers when a vehicle carrying passengers, including many children and adolescents, veered off the road and plunged approximately 30 meters into a rocky ravine in the Campanas de Cima area, within the Chã das Caldeiras volcanic crater. Casualty figures were confirmed as 25 deaths out of 39 passengers on board. Initial rescue efforts were conducted by local residents due to a lack of specialized equipment, as the remote and difficult terrain hindered official operations. Witnesses described the emotional toll of community members manually retrieving victims from the ravine. area. While preliminary investigations suggested a possible tire explosion may have caused the driver to lose control, explosion, the tragedy has sparked intensified demands for infrastructure reform. In response to the disaster, the national government and the municipality of São Filipe have announced financial and social support measures. Each victim’s family is set to receive 907 euros (100,000 escudos), with payments calculated per victim. Authorities are also providing food baskets, psychological support through a crisis office, and waived burial fees. Survivors transferred to Praia are receiving accommodation and meals near Agostinho Neto Hospital; among them, an 11-year-old boy remains in stable condition following surgery. Local drivers transport operators and residents are calling for continue to demand urgent road safety improvements on the route connecting São Filipe to rural communities. the Chã das Caldeiras volcanic region. They report highlight that despite the road, road being constructed approximately four years ago, it lacks essential safety features such as protective barriers, proper signage, and lighting. Drivers also noted emphasized that visibility the route is characterized by steep descents, sharp curves, and unprotected cliffs, with visibility frequently compromised by heavy fog at higher altitudes, increasing risks for both locals and tourists. altitudes.
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- 2026-09-11 23:40 UTC Fogo Island bus accident and road safety demands
- 2026-09-11 01:54 UTC Fogo Island bus accident and road safety demands
- 2026-09-08 21:52 UTC Fogo Island bus accident in Cape Verde
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