A bus carrying children fell about 30 meters in Campanas, Fogo, with rescue operations underway.
At least ten people, mostly children, died in a tragic road accident on Fogo Island on Saturday evening. The bus, traveling from Chã das Caldeiras to Campanas, plunged approximately 30 meters. Several occupants were ejected from the vehicle, while others remain trapped inside.
Rescue and relief operations are currently in progress at the crash site. Information gathered by Inforpress indicates that the children were returning from an outing in Chã das Caldeiras when the accident occurred. The exact number of fatalities and injuries is still being determined.
The accident happened in the early evening in the Campanas area. The bus was reportedly making the journey between Chã das Caldeiras and Campanas. Authorities are working to confirm the total number of casualties.
Why it mattersTen people, primarily children returning from an outing, died when a bus crashed on Fogo Island.
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