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At least 25 killed in bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo island, agency says

At least 25 people died and multiple others were injured when a school bus plunged 100 feet into a rocky ravine on Cape Verde's Fogo island. The crash occurred on Saturday during a field trip, with victims consisting primarily of children and teenagers. Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho described the event as the greatest tragedy in the history of post-independence Cape Verde. The government has declared two days of mourning to honor the victims, who have since been laid to rest.

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  • ✓ At least 25 people died in a bus crash on Fogo island in Cape Verde.
  • ✓ The vehicle was a school bus on a field trip that plummeted 100 feet into a rocky ravine.
  • ✓ The victims were mostly children and teenagers.
  • ✓ The crash occurred on a Saturday.
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Cape Verde declared two days of mourning and the victims were laid to rest.

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  1. At least 25 killed in Cape Verde school bus crash on Fogo island

    At least 25 people died and multiple others were injured when a school bus plunged 100 feet into a rocky ravine on Cape Verde's Fogo island. The crash occurred on Saturday during a field trip, with victims consisting primarily of children and teenagers. Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho described the event as the greatest tragedy in the history of post-independence Cape Verde. The government has declared two days of mourning to honor the victims, who have since been laid to rest.

    Why it matters

    The incident marks a severe transportation tragedy for the island nation. The high number of youth casualties increases the social impact of the crash. Official investigations into the cause of the plunge remain pending.

    What is confirmed

    • At least 25 people died in a bus crash on Fogo island in Cape Verde.
    • The vehicle was a school bus on a field trip that plummeted 100 feet into a rocky ravine.
    • The victims were mostly children and teenagers.
    • The crash occurred on a Saturday.

    What to watch next

    • Official report on the cause of the bus crash
    • Final tally of the injured and their current medical status
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. People.com — At Least 25 Dead, Multiple Others Injured After School Bus Plummets 100 Feet Into Rocky Ravine During Field Trip
    2. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — At least 25 people dead in a bus crash in Cape Verde's Fogo Island, officials and media say
    3. Reuters — At least 25 killed in bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo island, agency says
    4. Sky News — At least 25 dead after bus plunges into steep ravine on Cape Verde island
    5. The Independent — Teenagers and children among at least 25 killed after bus plunges into ravine on Cape Verde island
    6. kare11.com — At least 25 people, mostly 'young and teenagers,' dead in Cape Verde bus crash
    7. africanews.com — Cape Verde declares two days of mourning for 25 victims of bus crash
    8. WPRI.com — At least 25 dead in bus crash in Cape Verde’s Fogo Island
    9. www.yahoo.com — 25 Victims Laid to Rest After School Bus Plummets 100 Feet into Rocky Ravine During Field Trip
    10. www.yahoo.com — 25 dead, even more injured in Cape Verde bus crash
    11. thepeninsulaqatar.com — German exports fall for first time in five months
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