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Cabo Verde: Death toll rises to 25 after bus accident

A bus carrying students plunged down a slope in Cabo Verde, resulting in at least 25 deaths, many of whom were children and teenagers.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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At least 25 people lost their lives in a tragedy in Cabo Verde when a bus carrying students veered off the road and fell about 30 meters down a steep slope on the island of Fogo.

According to the national news agency Inforpress, among the deceased are many school-aged children and teenagers who were participating in an outing.

The rescue operation was launched immediately after the accident, involving emergency services and local authorities.

Information about the condition of the injured and further details have not yet been disclosed, while investigations into the causes of the accident are ongoing.

In addition to the tragic accident, the Socialist Party (PS) is questioning whether the government is profiting from rising fuel prices, although this point is not directly related to the accident itself.

The incident has left the local community in shock and raised concerns about road safety in the region.

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