Cape Verde: at least 25 dead in bus plunge into ravine

A bus plunged 30 meters into a ravine on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde, on September 5, 2026, resulting in at least 25 deaths, including children and the driver. The victims were returning from an excursion to Chã das Caldeiras. Rescue teams mobilized significant resources to reach victims in a hard-to-access area. Authorities clarified that the excursion was not organized by schools but was a private event arranged by the bus driver.