At least 20 people have died and several others have been injured after a school bus fell off a cliff and plunged into a 100-foot ravine on the island of Fogo in Cape Verde. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. local time when the bus, carrying children, veered off a narrow road near a cliff edge. The crash site, located in a rocky area near a riverbed, is difficult to reach, complicating rescue efforts. Rescuers managed to extract several seriously injured passengers from the wreckage. The bus was transporting high school students from the towns of Curral Grande and Ponta Verde on what was described as an "outing." The outing was part of an annual tradition organized by the bus driver, who also transported the students to school. The driver was among those killed in the crash, according to José Pedro Gonçalves, the education minister of São Filipe. The death toll initially stood at 18 but later rose to 22, with 19 injured individuals taken to São Francisco de Assis Regional Hospital. Four of the injured are reported to be in serious condition, prompting the hospital to mobilize all available medical staff. The tragedy took place during a religious festival honoring "Our Lady of Light," an event that has now been canceled in memory of the victims. The Sao Filipe Municipal Council expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating that the community was in "immense pain." They declared two days of official mourning and emphasized the need for solidarity and prayer. The council acknowledged that no words could ease the anguish of those who lost loved ones but pledged to support the affected families. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. A separate report indicated that at least 24 people, mainly children and teenagers, were killed, with eight others injured. Such large-scale accidents are rare in Cape Verde, where roads are generally well-maintained. The city of São Filipe reiterated its grief over the loss of young lives full of potential, describing the tragedy as a profound blow to the community.