At least 25 dead in bus accident carrying children in Cabo Verde
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At least 25 dead in bus accident carrying children in Cabo Verde

Record6 September 2026 at 09:42

At least 25 people died in a bus accident in Cabo Verde. The vehicle was carrying children who were heading on a trip when it fell from a height of approximately 30 metres. Local authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident. The death toll may still rise, as there are seriously injured victims. The accident occurred on a road on Santiago island, according to preliminary information. Emergency teams were mobilised to the scene to assist the victims. This is one of the deadliest accidents ever recorded in the Cape Verde archipelago.

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