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The students from Lucky Vincent Primary School in Arusha were on their way to sit for a mock national examination\u2014a proud moment in their young academic journeys. But that promise was tragically cut short when the school bus lost control on a rain-slicked road in the mountainous Karatu district. The vehicle veered off the road and tumbled into a ravine. Rescue efforts revealed a scene of unimaginable loss.<\/p>\n
News of the accident spread swiftly across the country. National television, radio, and newspapers suspended regular programming to cover the unfolding tragedy. President John Magufuli declared a period of national mourning, and Tanzanians across the country held vigils, ceremonies, and prayers in solidarity with the grieving families.<\/p>\n
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At least 51 people have died and others have been injured when a bus plunged into a polluted ravine outside Guatemala City, according to Guatemalan officials.<\/p>\n
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Mynor Ruano, a spokesman for the city\u2019s fire service, told reporters on Monday that efforts were under way \u201cto save other people who are trapped\u201d in the wreckage. The bodies of 36 men and 15 women have been sent to a provincial morgue.<\/p>\n
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The bus was moving on a busy route in and out of Guatemala\u2019s capital on Monday when it fell from Puente Belice, a highway bridge that crosses over a road and creek.<\/p>\n
Footage shared by the fire department on social media showed rescue workers pulling victims out of the contaminated ravine. Images showed the bus upside down.<\/p>\n
Bernardo Arevalo, the president of Guatemala, declared three days of national mourning and deployed the army and disaster agency to help with response efforts.<\/p>\n
\u201cI stand in solidarity with the families of the victims who today woke up to heartbreaking news,\u201d he said. \u201cTheir pain is my pain.\u201d<\/p>\n
The President of Guatemala\u2019s Congress also released a statement on social media lamenting the \u201ctragic accident\u201d where \u201cmore than four dozen Guatemalans lost their lives in search of daily sustenance\u201d.<\/p>\n
Guatemala City Mayor Ricardo Quinonez said on social media that emergency services had been deployed while traffic police worked on establishing alternate routes in the affected area.<\/p>\n
The National Civil Police said that they were supporting search and rescue efforts and would give \u201call the necessary support\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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