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Bus crashes into ravine in Cape Verde: at least 25 dead, including many children

A bus accident on the island of Fogo on Saturday night has resulted in at least 25 fatalities, many of whom were students. Twenty others were injured.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A serious bus accident occurred on the Cape Verdean island of Fogo, resulting in at least 25 deaths. This was reported by several sources, including NOS, which states that the bus left the road around 9:00 PM local time between Chã das Caldeiras and Campanas de Cima and plunged into a ravine.

According to local media, the bus was filled with high school students from the towns of Curral Grande and Ponta Verde. The victims are primarily children and young people. There are also reports of seriously injured passengers, with at least twelve individuals hospitalized.

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined. This news has been confirmed by multiple sources, including NU.nl, which also mentions the high number of casualties.

The bus was reportedly following a regular route, but the accident occurred under unknown circumstances. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident, which took place on a mountainous road.

The national news agency has indicated that various sources estimate the number of fatalities from the accident to be between 25 and 30. Reports from RTBF and Le Figaro also highlight the involvement of many young passengers, including students.

The impact of this tragedy is profound for local communities, especially considering the high number of young victims. Further details regarding the condition of the injured and upcoming funeral arrangements have been limited so far.

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