Accident on Fogo: PR Travels to the Island in Solidarity with the Victims of the Tragedy

According to the same source, the Head of State intends to personally express his solidarity with the affected families and communities, closely monitor the situation, and learn about the support measures being mobilized by the relevant authorities.

“Since yesterday, the President had already publicly expressed his sorrow on his personal Facebook page, where he offered condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured, emphasizing that this was a ‘major disaster.’”

Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho is also leading a government team that is traveling to the island of Fogo this morning.

Speaking to Inforpress, Health Minister Lúcio Fernandes confirmed that the government delegation will travel on the first flight, accompanied by a multidisciplinary medical team that includes surgeons, a neurosurgeon, an orthopedist, and other specialists.

The team is expected to bolster the hospital’s response capacity and monitor the stabilization of patients before a possible transfer to Praia.

The minister said the total number of confirmed fatalities from the accident has risen to 25, and seven of the victims were buried early this morning, while the remaining funerals are expected to take place today.

The bus accident occurred on the Chã das Caldeiras/Campanas road after the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a ravine approximately 30 meters deep.

According to available information, the bus was carrying mainly young people and teenagers—high school students from school districts III and IV in Curral Grande and Ponta Verde.

The bus driver is among the fatalities in the accident.

Inforpress