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Tour bus carrying students crashes in Cape Verde – 25 dead

A tragic bus accident in Cape Verde resulted in 25 fatalities, as a tour bus carrying students plunged off a cliff.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Saturday, a tragic bus accident occurred on the island of Fogo in the island republic of Cape Verde, involving a tour bus with students. According to local media reports, the vehicle veered off the road for reasons still unknown and fell approximately 30 meters over a cliff.

Local press reported that a total of 25 people were killed in the accident, including the bus driver. Many others sustained injuries, and there are fears that the death toll could rise further.

The exact circumstances and details surrounding the incident remain unclear. Investigations have been launched to determine the causes of this tragic event.

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