Teenagers and children among at least 25 killed after bus plunges into ravine on Cape Verde island
Cape Verde's government has announced two days of mourning after the tragedy
- Why it matters
- The deaths of multiple children and teenagers in a single transport accident represent a significant loss of life with immediate impact on families and communities on the island affected.
- Most affected
- Families of the deceased passengers — Loss of relatives, including children and teenagers, in the crash.
Cape Verde residents — Two days of national mourning declared by government. - Likely next
- Whether the casualty figure is revised as rescue operations continue, and whether an investigation into the cause of the crash is announced.
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