Drivers and residents in Cabo Verde are calling for greater safety on a road on Fogo island, where a bus accident resulted in 25 deaths. The road is known for its landscapes, but has steep descents, sharp curves and cliffs without any protection.
Luís Gomes, a 35-year-old driver of transport vehicles known as 'hiace', describes the route as very dangerous. According to him, the road has no protection, adequate signage or lighting, making journeys risky, especially under adverse conditions.
The accident that resulted in 25 deaths drew attention to the need for improvements in the island's road infrastructure. Drivers who frequently use this route point to the lack of safety measures that could prevent similar tragedies.
Residents and drivers hope that authorities will invest in interventions that make the road safer, without completely compromising access to the areas that depend on this route. Road safety has become a priority concern on the island following the accident.
