Feb 14 • 14:13 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Woman dies after bus with more than 40 passengers overturns on BR-153

A 29-year-old woman died after a bus overturned on BR-153 in Aliança do Tocantins, leaving 16 others injured.

A tragic bus accident occurred on BR-153 in Aliança do Tocantins, resulting in the death of a 29-year-old woman identified as Rayane Dias Silva. The bus, carrying 45 passengers, overturned early on Saturday morning. Emergency teams, including the fire department and medical services, were dispatched to assist the victims, of whom 16 suffered varying degrees of injuries. The bus had been traveling from Pindaré Mirim in Maranhão to Aparecida de Goiânia in Goiás when the incident happened.

Following the accident, rescue teams from the concessionary Ecovias do Araguaia took immediate action, with ambulances transporting the injured to local hospitals in Aliança do Tocantins and Gurupi. Initial reports indicated that the injured individuals sustained serious and moderate injuries. The highway was temporarily closed due to the accident, causing significant disruption, but it was later reopened by 8:30 AM after the emergency response teams cleared the scene.

This accident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety in Brazil, particularly on busy highways often used for long-distance travel. With the number of passengers involved and multiple injuries, authorities may need to investigate further to ensure the safety of public transport and improve safety measures on the roads, particularly on routes bustling with passenger traffic.

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