Bus plunges off a Guatemala bridge, killing at least 51 passengers

At least 51 people are dead after their bus plunged off a bridge Monday on the outskirts of Guatemala's capital, said Hector Flores, who was helping coordinate the municipal government's response.

Firefighting spokesman Edwin Villagran said a multi-vehicle crash sent the bus off the Belice Bridge before dawn. Others were seriously injured.

Volunteer firefighting spokesman Óscar Sánchez said children were among the victims.