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Over 30 Killed in Fiery Bus and Truck Crash in Brazil
This tragic accident underscores the dangers of road travel and highlights the critical need for road safety measures and thorough investigations. Here’s a summary of the key points:
- Incident Details: A bus carrying 45 passengers collided with a truck and caught fire on the BR-116 federal highway near Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
- Fatalities: Estimated between 32 and 35 people, including a child. Identification of victims is challenging due to the condition of the bodies.
- Survivors: 13 bus passengers and 3 occupants of a car involved in the crash were rescued.
- Cause of Accident: Conflicting witness reports suggest either a tire blowout on the bus or a loose granite block from the truck as potential causes. Forensic analysis will determine the exact sequence of events.
- Journey: The bus was traveling from São Paulo to Bahia.
This tragedy is a somber reminder of the importance of vehicle maintenance, secure transport of goods, and safe driving practices on highways.