Bus crash leaves 25 dead in southwest Mexico

MEXICO CITY – A bus crash in southwest Mexico has killed 25 people, including nine minors. The crash also wounded 22 people, authorities here said.

A state government press release said the vehicle was headed to the town of Buenavisa de Cuellar, 83 miles (134 kilometers) from the capital of Chilpancingo del Bravo.

The statement said the bus’ brakes gave out, causing it to skid off the road shortly after noon on Sunday. The bus was carrying people to a political rally.

The leftist Democratic Revolution Party released a statement expressing condolences for party supporters killed in the crash and their families.