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Death toll reaches 55, National mourning declared for three days

A tragic bus accident in Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala, on Monday has claimed 55 lives. 
By Agencies

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: A tragic bus accident in Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala, on Monday has claimed 55 lives. 


Officials said more than 70 passengers were on the bus, and several others sustained serious injuries. Rescuer Edwin Villagran explained that the bus fell into a 20-meter-deep ditch after colliding with several other vehicles. 


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President Bernardo Arévalo has declared three days of national mourning. The military and disaster agencies are also assisting the affected people.


 

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