At Least 25 Dead, Multiple Others Injured After School Bus Plummets 100 Feet Into Rocky Ravine During Field Trip

 

At Least 25 Dead, Multiple Others Injured After School Bus Plummets 100 Feet Into Rocky Ravine During Field Trip

This is a developing tragedy in Cape Verde. On Saturday, September 5, 2026, a bus carrying mostly teenagers reportedly plunged about 100 feet (30 meters) into a rocky ravine on Fogo Island while returning from a field trip. At least 25 people, including the driver, were killed, while 19 injured people were taken to a regional hospital; four were reportedly in serious condition. (People.com)

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown. Rescue and recovery efforts were complicated by the steep, rocky terrain. Cape Verde has declared two days of national mourning following the disaster. (Yahoo News New Zealand)

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