Guatemala City, Feb 10 (AP) At least 40 people are dead after their bus plunged off a bridge Monday on the outskirts of Guatemala's capital.

Firefighting spokesman Edwin Villagran said a multi-vehicle crash sent the bus off the bridge before dawn. Another 15 people were seriously injured.

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The bus had come from Progreso, northeast of the capital. Volunteer firefighting spokesman Óscar Sánchez said children were among the victims.

President Bernardo Arévalo offered his condolences and declared a day of national mourning. (AP)

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