Fatal bus crash on Campanas de Cima route in Cape Verde leaves over two dozen dead

 

The president of Cape Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves, called the accident “a great catastrophe” in a statement on his Facebook page. Seven bodies were immediately buried due to their condition, local media report citing the island’s health authorities. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined by the authorities.The president and some other officials are expected to visit the island on Sunday, according to a local news agency.