At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala as bus plunges into ravine

"At least 15 people have been killed and 19 injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, local authorities say. The deaths included 11 men, three women and a minor, according to Leandro Amado, a spokesperson for local firefighters. Amado told reporters on Saturday that some 19 injured people were taken to hospitals near the scene of the accident."

"The crash occurred in the Solola Department between kilometres 172 and 174, in an area nicknamed Alaska Peak because of its rugged terrain, in the department of Totonicapan (western Guatemala). The dense fog in that area also often reduces visibility for drivers taking the route in question. The bus, which was travelling between Guatemala City and the department of San Marcos, on the border with Mexico, fell into a ravine almost 75 metres (250ft) deep for unknown reasons, Amado added."

A passenger bus traveling between Guatemala City and San Marcos plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, killing at least 15 people and injuring 19. The deaths included 11 men, three women and a minor. The crash occurred in Solola Department between kilometres 172 and 174 in an area nicknamed Alaska Peak, known for rugged terrain and frequent dense fog that reduces visibility. The vehicle fell almost 75 metres (250 ft) into the ravine for unknown reasons. Firefighters shared images of the wreck as they rescued wounded passengers and recovered bodies, while relatives searched hospitals and the scene. Earlier in 2025, another bus crash killed more than 50 people.

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