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Bus crash kills at least 25 in Cabo Verde

9/6/2026

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Cabo Verde Bus Crash

Cabo Verde authorities reported a bus crash that killed at least 25 people on Fogo Island.
The bus carried 32 passengers and veered off the road into a deep ravine.
Jose Canuto, head of civil protection for São Filipe, said several passengers were seriously injured.
Emergency personnel worked through the night rescuing victims trapped in the wreckage.
Seven victims were buried early Sunday, with others to be buried later.

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Cape Verde Investigates

Cape Verde’s civil protection agency opened an investigation into the bus crash’s cause.
Officials have not announced why the bus veered off the mountain road.
The crash is being called one of the deadliest road accidents in recent Cape Verde history.
The Ministry of Education said the outing was privately arranged, distancing schools from responsibility.

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São Filipe Mourns

São Filipe Municipal Council declared two days of official mourning and pledged aid to affected families.
National leaders attended a Sunday Mass on Fogo, where 18 coffins were displayed in the church.
Religious celebrations honoring Our Lady of Light were cancelled across the island after the tragedy.
São Francisco de Assis Regional Hospital received about a dozen injured and added a private doctor.

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Cabo Verde Bus Crash

Cabo Verde authorities reported a bus crash that killed at least 25 people on Fogo Island.
The bus carried 32 passengers and veered off the road into a deep ravine.
Jose Canuto, head of civil protection for São Filipe, said several passengers were seriously injured.
Emergency personnel worked through the night rescuing victims trapped in the wreckage.
Seven victims were buried early Sunday, with others to be buried later.

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