Bus Plunges off Bridge in Guatemala City, Killing at Least 53
Briefly

In early Monday morning, a tragic bus crash in Guatemala City resulted in the loss of at least 53 lives and left several others injured. Officials report that the bus fell off a bridge and into a ravine, subsequently mired in sewage. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver may have lost control due to a mechanical failure after colliding with two vehicles. The bus incident provoked national mourning declared by President Bernardo Arevalo, who expressed solidarity with the victims' families, while efforts to recover the victims continue amidst ongoing investigations.
President Bernardo Arevalo of Guatemala declared a day of national mourning and emphasized the shared grief for the victims' families following the deadly bus crash.
Carlos Hernandez from the fire department noted that initial investigations suggest the bus driver lost control, possibly due to mechanical failure, leading to the tragic accident.
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