15 Killed, 19 Injured As Bus Falls Into Ravine In Guatemala

At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured after a passenger bus fell into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, authorities said on Saturday.

“Fifteen people have died in this traffic accident — 11 men, three women and a minor," Reuters quoted Leandro Amado, a spokesperson for local firefighters, as saying. He further said that around 19 injured people were taken to hospitals near the scene.

The incident took place in the Solola Department between kilometres 172 and 174, an area known for dense fog that reduces visibility for drivers, Reuters reported.