22 dead in Angola after bus carrying 56 passengers overturn
At least 22 people were killed and 24 injured after a bus reportedly suffered brake failure and overturned in Cuanza Sul province, Angola. João Lourenço expressed condolences and said authorities are working to determine the cause of the crash.
- Africa
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:02 | 08 March 2026
Twenty-two people have been killed, while 24 are reported to have sustained injuries Saturday in a road accident in Angola.
The tradegy occurred in Munenga municipality, Cuanza south province, when a bus carrying 56 passengers reportedly suffered brake failure, swayed and capsized.
"With over two dozen dead, I bow before the memory of the deceased citizens," President Joao Lourenco said in a statement, adding the government was working to address accident causes.
Lourenco sent goodwill to the injured. "Wishing that all the victims of injuries recover in the shortest possible time," he said.