Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Guatemala Bus Crash: 15 Dead, 19 Injured
A bus was traveling on a highway in Guatemala when thick fog made it hard for the driver to see.
The bus went off the road and fell into a deep gorge.
Sadly, 15 people died, and 19 others were hurt.
The police are trying to find out more about what happened.
Rescue teams helped the injured people and took them to the hospital.
The area where the crash happened is known for having a lot of fog.
A bus crashed into a gorge on the Inter-American Highway in Guatemala's Solola Department due to dense fog.
15 people died, including 11 men, 3 women, and 1 minor, while 19 others were injured.
Emergency services and law enforcement responded to the scene to initiate rescue operations.
The accident occurred between km 172 and 174, an area known for dense fog.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, and the local police have initiated an investigation.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of a bus on the Inter-American Highway
- What
- A bus crash due to dense fog
- When
- Exact date not specified, but recent
- Where
- Between km 172 and 174 of the Inter-American Highway in Solola Department, Guatemala
- Why
- Dense fog severely reduced visibility, leading to the crash
- Location
- Solola Department, Guatemala
- Highway
- Inter-American Highway
- Kilometer Range
- Between km 172 and 174
- Casualties
- 15 dead (11 men, 3 women, 1 minor)
- Injured
- 19
- Cause
- Dense fog reducing visibility
- Rescue
- Emergency services and law enforcement
- Investigation
- Ongoing by local police
