Deadly Bus Crash in Guatemala At Least 55 Killed as Vehicle Plunges into Ravine

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Title Deadly Bus Crash in Guatemala At Least 55 Killed as Vehicle Plunges into Ravine

A devastating bus crash on Monday in Guatemala has claimed at least 55 lives, with many more injured and taken to hospitals. The tragic accident occurred on the outskirts of Guatemala City, when a bus carrying around 70 people lost control and plunged into a ravine.

According to authorities, the bus was traveling from San Agustin Acasaguastlan to Guatemala City when it crashed through a guard rail and fell into a river contaminated with sewage. The challenging rescue efforts were further hindered by treacherous conditions, including trash and debris-filled waters.

President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a three-day period of national mourning, stating, Today is a difficult day for the Guatemalan nation.

Rescue workers struggled to retrieve bodies from the murky waters, with some rescuers spending over three hours underwater trying to recover a body trapped in the twisted metal of the bus. Firefighter Luis Quintanilla described the rescue efforts as hard, emphasizing the difficulty of navigating the treacherous conditions.

The victims' families are still reeling from the tragedy, with many anxiously awaiting news about their loved ones. Rosa Lopez, 48, was among those who feared the worst after hearing about the accident on the news, as her four nieces and nephews were thought to be on the bus.

The cause of the accident is still unknown, but authorities are investigating whether the bus was overloaded with passengers. The public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the crash, which is one of the worst road accidents in Latin America in years.

Sadly, road accidents leading to dozens of fatalities are all too common in Central and South America. In January 2018, a similar tragedy occurred in Peru when 52 people were killed in a bus crash that fell off a cliff onto a beach north of Lima. Another notable incident took place in Brazil in March 2015, when 54 people died in a tourist bus crash in the southern state of Santa Catarina.

As Guatemala mourns this devastating loss, it is crucial to recognize the importance of prioritizing road safety and addressing the root causes of these tragedies.

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