Feb 11 • 15:36 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Children injured after being hit by a bus in Serra Azul, SP; VIDEO

Two 11-year-old cousins were injured after being struck by a bus while riding an electric bicycle in Serra Azul, Brazil.

In Serra Azul, São Paulo, two 11-year-old girls sustained minor injuries after being hit by a bus while they were riding an electric bicycle. The incident occurred on Almirante Barroso Street in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood and was captured by security cameras of a nearby business. Footage shows the children riding down a two-way street when the bus attempted to make a left turn and collided with them.

Both girls received medical attention for their injuries, and one of them suffered a fracture in her leg. The bus company, Viação São Bento, stated that the children were riding at high speed, which they noted as a crucial factor in the accident. The bus involved in the incident has been seized by the authorities for further investigation, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are being scrutinized.

The event raises concerns about safety regulations regarding electric bicycles, particularly concerning the age of riders and traffic rules in residential areas. The discussion could lead to a call for stricter enforcement of safety measures in Serra Azul and possibly across Brazil to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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