At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter‑American Highway in western Guatemala, officials said.
The accident occurred between kilometres 172 and 174 in an area known as "Alaska Peak," a stretch notorious for steep drops and dense fog. The bus fell about 75 metres (250 ft) and authorities are investigating the cause.
Rescuers recovered bodies and treated the wounded while relatives searched hospitals and the scene for loved ones.
At least 15 people were killed and 19 others injured when a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine along the Inter‑American Highway in western Guatemala, authorities said.
Casualties: Fire department spokesperson Leandro Amado reported that the dead included 11 men, three women and one minor. About 19 people with injuries were taken to hospitals near the crash site.
The crash occurred on the Inter‑American Highway between kilometres 172 and 174, in an area locally known as "Alaska Peak," which is characterized by steep, rugged terrain and frequent dense fog that can severely reduce visibility for drivers.
The bus, traveling from Guatemala City toward the department of San Marcos on the Mexican border, plunged roughly 75 metres (about 250 feet) into the ravine for reasons that have not yet been determined, Amado said. Early images shared by the fire department on social media showed the mangled vehicle at the bottom of the ravine as rescuers worked at the scene.
First responders treated and transported the injured to nearby hospitals while recovery teams worked to recover the bodies. Relatives of passengers rushed to the crash site and to area hospitals seeking information about loved ones, local media reported.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the accident. Officials warned that foggy conditions and the route's steep drops make the stretch particularly hazardous, and urged travelers to exercise caution.
Context: Earlier in 2025, more than 50 people were killed and many others injured in another major bus crash when a vehicle plunged into a polluted ravine outside Guatemala City.
