More than 30 dead in Brazil bus and truck collision
A tragic incident occurred in Brazil early Saturday morning when a packed bus collided with a truck and burst into flames, resulting in the deaths of over 30 people, as reported by the Fire Department. The horrifying incident took place on a major highway near the town of Teofilo Otoni in Minas Gerais.
Out of the 45 individuals on board the bus, 38, including the bus driver, lost their lives in the fiery crash. The remaining passengers were critically injured and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The truck driver involved in the collision fled the scene, while three occupants of a car that was also caught up in the accident miraculously survived.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed his condolences on social media and assured that the government was prepared to offer any necessary assistance. The Federal Highway Police were present at the scene to aid in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Witness accounts of the incident varied, with some suggesting that a tire blowout on the bus led to the collision, while others claimed that a loose granite block from the truck caused the accident. A forensic investigation will be conducted to determine the exact cause of the crash, as stated by the local Fire Department.
The bus had departed from Sao Paulo and was en route to the state of Bahia when the tragic accident occurred. The loss of so many lives in this devastating incident has left the nation in mourning.
The heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for stringent measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and we hope for the swift recovery of those injured in this terrible accident.
