At least 22 people died in the early hours of this Saturday, December 21, in the crash and subsequent fire of a bus in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais (southeast), the Fire Department reported.
“After hours of work, firefighters managed to extinguish the flames and have already removed 22 charred victims who were trapped in the iron”they stated in a statement.
According to the media O Goblo, The crash occurred between a passenger bus, a private car and a truck.
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Details of traffic accident in Brazil
The traffic accident in Brazil occurred around 3:30 in the morning on BR-116, near the rural area of Teófilo Otoni, in Minas Gerais.
It is known that the public transport bus belonged to the ENTRAM company. This covered the route Sao Paulo – Jequié, in Bahia. There were 45 passengers on board. Apparently, the terrible road accident in Brazil occurred when The bus driver lost control of the vehicle due to a tire burst.
The Military Police of Minas de Gerais (PMMG), cited by O Globo, reported that The bus “entered the opposite lane of BR-116 and collided with a trailer loaded with stones. After the crash, the bus caught fire and went off the road. “13 people came out of the accident alive and were transported to receive medical attention.”
Because the driver of a private car failed to brake when the accident occurred in Brazil, he ended up crashing into the bus. The three occupants of the car survived.
Local media have shared images of the traffic accident. In addition, they have reported that both the Fire Department and the Police and forensic teams have arrived at the site to support the rescue efforts of the injured victims and identification of the dead.
The governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, spoke about this accident through his social networks: “I determined the total mobilization of the @governomg to assist the victims and support the relatives of the tragic accident that occurred on BR-116, in Teófilo Otoni. Our Security Forces have been working non-stop since dawn and throughout the morning to respond quickly to the incident.”
I determined total mobilization of the @governomg in assisting victims and supporting families in the tragic accident on BR-116, in Teófilo Otoni. Our Security Forces have been working without interruption since dawn and throughout the morning to quickly respond to the incident.
— Romeu Zema (@RomeuZema) December 21, 2024
In a thread on platform so that the families of the victims are welcomed to face this tragedy in the most humane way possible on the eve of Christmas, such a significant date for everyone.
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Source: https://www.noticiascaracol.com/mundo/tragico-accidente-de-bus-en-brasil-deja-al-menos-22-muertos-cb20
