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Guatemala bus crash kills dozens | Guatemala bus crash kills dozens |
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At least 45 people have been killed in a bus crash in southern Guatemala. | |
The bus was travelling to the neighbouring country of El Salvador when it crashed on a dangerous corner near the city of Jutiapa. | The bus was travelling to the neighbouring country of El Salvador when it crashed on a dangerous corner near the city of Jutiapa. |
Officials said at least 20 people were also hurt and more bodies may be trapped in the wreckage. | |
In October 2006, 42 people died when a passenger bus fell down a 100m ravine in the city of Chiantla, 137km north-west of Guatemala city. | In October 2006, 42 people died when a passenger bus fell down a 100m ravine in the city of Chiantla, 137km north-west of Guatemala city. |
Many buses are frequently overloaded and road conditions are often poor. | |
In the latest crash, reports say at least 65 people were on a bus designed to carry 40. |
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