Tragic Bus Crash in Guatemala City Kills 51

A bus plummeted 115 feet off a bridge near Guatemala City early Monday, killing at least 51 people, including children, and triggering a national day of mourning. The accident occurred before dawn when a multi-vehicle collision forced the bus, traveling from Progreso, off the bridge into a sewage-polluted stream, where it landed upside down and half-submerged

Hector Flores coordinated the government's response, while firefighting spokesman Edwin Villagran described the crash's severity, noting that several others sustained serious injuries. Volunteer spokesman Óscar Sánchez said children were among the victims. President Arévalo expressed condolences (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)