Crash occurred between km 172 and 174 in Solola, an area known for dense fog and poor visibility<\/p>\n
Three women also included among the victims. PHOTO: AFP <\/p>\n
At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, authorities said on Saturday.<\/p>\n
\u201cFifteen people have died in this traffic accident \u2014 11 men, three women and a minor,\u201d Leandro Amado, a spokesperson for local firefighters, told reporters, adding that around 19 injured people were taken to hospitals near the scene.<\/p>\n
The crash occurred in the Solola Department between kilometres 172 and 174, an area known for dense fog that reduces visibility for drivers.<\/p>\n
Images shared by the fire department on social media early on Saturday showed the wrecked bus in the ravine as firefighters worked to rescue victims.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Crash occurred between km 172 and 174 in Solola, an area known for dense fog and poor visibility Three women also included among the victims. PHOTO: AFP At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, authorities said on Saturday. 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