At least 51 killed as bus plunges into ravine in Guatemala

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At least 51 people were killed as a bus plunged into a ravine early Monday in Guatemala City, officials said.

City officials said the incident occurred when the bus veered off a highway and went into a ravine.

In a statement, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo said the country’s army and disaster relief agency would aid in the response.

Arevalo also said he would declare a period of national mourning.