At least 25 people have died in a serious bus accident on Fogo Island in Cape Verde, according to reports. The crash took place on a mountain road known as Campanas de Cima.
A passenger bus was involved in the accident, which happened on Sunday. The vehicle was travelling along the mountain road when the crash occurred. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed, and authorities are expected to investigate what led to the tragedy.
Several other people were injured in the crash. Emergency teams and local authorities responded to the accident and worked to help those who were trapped or injured.
The difficult mountain terrain is expected to have made rescue and emergency operations challenging. Roads in mountainous areas can be dangerous, particularly when vehicles lose control or face unexpected problems while travelling on steep or narrow routes.
The accident has caused shock and sadness across Cape Verde. Families and communities are mourning those who lost their lives, while relatives of the injured are waiting for updates on their condition.
Cape Verdean President Jose Maria Pereira Neves expressed his sorrow following the accident. In a social media post, he described the incident as a “great catastrophe” and offered his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the condition of the road, the bus, and other possible factors. The investigation may help determine exactly what happened before the vehicle crashed.
The accident has also renewed concerns about road safety, particularly on mountain roads. Such routes can present serious challenges for drivers and passengers because of steep slopes, sharp turns, and difficult terrain.
For now, emergency services are focused on helping the injured and supporting the families of the victims. Officials are also working to establish the full details of the accident.
The tragedy has left Cape Verde facing a painful loss, with many families mourning loved ones after one of the country’s major recent road accidents.