A bus falls off a bridge and killing 29 passengers in Thailand

A bus fell from a bridge into a ravine in Thailand, killing at least 29 of the 33 passengers on board, according to police.

The accident occurred in the north of the country late Thursday.

The bus crossed the guard rails on the bridge of Khun Pha Muang before plunging fifty meters into the ravine, which was confirmed by the chief of police of the district of Ban Klang, Jiraphat Tanrak.

Fatal accidents are more common in Thailand and other developing countries than in many Western countries, especially due to the poor maintenance of vehicles, lack of adequate training for drivers and busy roads.