At least 33 migrants die in Panama bus crash

At least 33 have died in Panama after a bus carrying more than 60 migrants fell of a cliff early on February 15, an official from the country's migration authorities have said.

The bus with migrants was heading towards a temporary accommodation facility in the western province of Chiriqui, on the border with Costa Rica, the agency said, Reuters reports.

Panamanian President Laurentino Cortiso tweeted that the government is providing medical assistance to the victims.

Information about the nationality of the victims of the accident is not given.