The accident, which also left 28 injured, took place in Gualaca, in the province of Chiriquí, some 400 kilometers west of the capital. On board the bus were 66 people.
At least 39 people died in Panama when a bus carrying migrants crashed on Wednesday en route to the United States, Panamanian authorities said.
The accident, which left 28 injured, occurred in Gualaca, in the province of Chiriquí, some 400 kilometers west of the capital. On board the bus They followed 66 people.including driver and attendant.
bus full of #Migrants Directed to USA pass #Panama Cliff leaves at least 39 of them dead. @Telemundo51 https://t.co/ct6mp3mkn9 pic.twitter.com/d0cyjwcy4j
– Jrodriguez (@jrodzia) February 15, 2023
“This news is deplorable for Panama and the region. The Government offers its condolences to the families of those who died in the accident and reaffirms the commitment to continue providing humanitarian aid and decent conditions” migrants, added the head of state, in a message posted on the social network Twitter.
This news is unfortunate for Panama and the region. The National Government extends its condolences to the families of those killed in this accident, and reiterates its commitment to continue providing humanitarian aid and decent conditions to deal with irregular migration.
– Nito Cortizo (@nitocortizo) February 15, 2023
The group was heading to Costa Rica, in a bus chartered by the Government of Panama, and from there to the United States.
Preliminary information indicates that 39 people died and the injured are being treated “in various hospitals and health centers,” the Panamanian migration services said.
The vehicle crashed very close to the shelter, after having traveled almost 700 kilometers in almost 14 hours.
-Bruno Rodríguez P (@brunorguezp) February 15, 2023
In general, the buses run at night “because there is less traffic” and, therefore, they take advantage of the “cooler” hours, authorities said.
Source: Observadora
