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Bus Crash in Brazil Killed 12 University Students, Injures 19
Tragic Collision in Sao Paulo State
A bus carrying Brazilian university students collided with a truck late Thursday, resulting in 12 fatalities and 19 injuries near Ribeirao Preto, in Sao Paulo state.
Victims Were Students from Unifran
The bus was transporting students from the University of Franca (Unifran), according to media reports. The university’s athletic association expressed solidarity with the victims’ families and friends.
Emergency Response and Casualties
State firefighters reported that first responders attended to 31 victims at the scene. The 12 deceased were confirmed to be students.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident, which adds to a series of tragic road crashes in Brazil’s history.