At least 15 people were killed and 19 were injured Saturday when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, officials said.
“Fifteen people died in this traffic accident – 11 men, three women and a minor,” local firefighters spokesman Leandro Amado told reporters.
He said about 19 injured people were taken to hospitals near the accident site.
What to know about the accident
The accident occurred between kilometers 172 and 174 in the Solola department, an area known for dense fog that reduces visibility for drivers.
According to Amado, the bus fell into a ditch about 75 meters deep. The circumstances of the accident are not yet known.
On Saturday morning, the fire department shared pictures on social media, showing a damaged bus in a ravine, while firefighters worked to rescue people.
Fatal road accidents are common in Guatemala. In February, a passenger bus plunged into a ditch at the northern entrance to Guatemala City, killing 54 people.
Edited by: Roshni Majumdar