Guatemala: 15 dead, 19 injured as bus plunges into ravine
27 Dec 2025

A tragic accident on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala has left at least 15 people dead.

The incident occurred when a passenger bus fell into a ravine in the Solola department of Guatemala.

Local firefighters' spokesperson Leandro Amado confirmed that the deceased included "11 men, three women, and a minor," according to Reuters.

Victims rescued, taken to nearby hospitals
Rescue efforts

In addition to the fatalities, 19 other passengers were injured in the accident. Amado said these injured persons were rescued from the site and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.

The crash took place between kilometers 172 and 174 of the highway. This stretch is notorious for dense fog, which severely reduces visibility for drivers.

Emergency personnel conduct rescue operations
Crash aftermath

Images released by the fire department on social media show the mangled bus lying deep in the ravine.

Emergency personnel are seen carrying out rescue operations at the site of the accident.

The cause of this tragic incident is yet to be determined. Further investigations are likely to follow as authorities work toward understanding what led to this deadly crash on Guatemala's Inter-American Highway.