Truck crash in Nicaragua leaves 16 dead

At least 16 people died when a truck plunged into a ravine in northern Nicaragua, Report says, referring to Prensa Latina.

The incident took place in Vaslala province, and 25 people were wounded.

All the injured were taken to local hospitals, some of them in critical condition.

According to preliminary information, a malfunction in the truck's brake system caused the accident.