In brief
In a devastating incident that occurred around 4:30 a.m. local time, a bus crashed after allegedly losing control, colliding with other vehicles before it fell off a main bridge. The bus came to rest in a difficult-to-access ravine, submerged in sewage, as emergency services worked to retrieve victims from the scene. Officials expect the death toll may rise as the investigation continues. Preliminary assessments indicate that a mechanical failure may have caused the driver to lose control. Following the tragedy, President Bernardo Arévalo declared a day of national mourning and expressed solidarity with the grieving families.
Tragedy Strikes as Bus Falls Off Bridge in Guatemala City, Claiming 53 LivesA catastrophic bus accident in Guatemala City has resulted in the loss of at least 53 lives with many others injured after the vehicle plunged into a ravine early Monday morning.In a devastating incident that occurred around 4:30 a.m. local time, a bus crashed after allegedly losing control, colliding with other vehicles before it fell off a main bridge. The bus came to rest in a difficult-to-access ravine, submerged in sewage, as emergency services worked to retrieve victims from the scene. Officials expect the death toll may rise as the investigation continues. Preliminary assessments indicate that a mechanical failure may have caused the driver to lose control. Following the tragedy, President Bernardo Arévalo declared a day of national mourning and expressed solidarity with the grieving families.
