Tragedy Strikes as Bus Falls Off Bridge in Guatemala City, Claiming 53 Lives
A 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.
A 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.
