30 deaths at bus accident in Guatemala, report authorities

30 deaths at bus accident in Guatemala, report authorities

In Guatemala City there was a tragic bus disaster on Monday, in which at least 30 people were killed and numerous survivors were caught in a difficult situation, a spokesman for the city's fire brigade reported. The bus was on a strongly frequented route when it fell into a dirty gorge about 20 meters from Puente Belice, a motorway bridge.

Details on the accident

According to the fire brigade, the bus was on the way to the city when the accident happened. Dramatic pictures that were shared on social media show the bus, which is partly immersed in wastewater, surrounded by the victims of the accident.

reactions and national grief

Guatemala's President Bernardo Arevalo has called for three days of national grief and mobilized the army and the country's civil protection authority to support the rescue measures. On social media, AREVALO expressed: "I stand in solidarity with the families of the victims who are confronted with heartbreaking news today. Your pain is my pain."

Current developments

This story continues to develop and will be updated as soon as new information is available.