An accident involving several vehicles would be at the origin of the bus exit from the bus on Monday morning, near the capital of Guatemala. The president of the country has declared a day of national mourning after the drama.
At least 55 people died after their bus plunged a bridge on Monday on the outskirts of the capital of Guatemalasaid Hector Flores, who helped coordinate the intervention of the municipal government.
The rescue teams declare that 53 bodies were found on the spot and that several people were seriously injured; Two of them died in the hospital a few hours later.
Firefighter spokesperson Edwin Villagran said thatAn accident involving several vehicles caused the bus exit of the bus, which fell 35 meters in a steep gorge.
“The bus was packed. When they fell, these people were on each other and suffered internal injuries, which caused an almost instant death”explains Edwin Villagran.
Several children are among the victims, according to the spokesperson for volunteer firefighters, óscar Sánchez.
Following the drama, The president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, presented his condolences to the families of the victims and declared a day of national mourning.
