A tragic accident occurred on BR-153 in Aliança do Tocantins involving a bus that was transporting 44 passengers and two drivers. The incident led to the death of one female passenger at the scene, while three others were hospitalized due to their injuries. According to local reports from TV Anhanguera, one of the injured passengers underwent surgery for a clavicle injury, while another was treated for a pneumothorax. Furthermore, after initially being released, a passenger returned to the hospital suffering from arm pain, which was later diagnosed as a fracture.

The bus, managed by Viação VIP Brasil, was en route from Pindaré Mirim in Maranhão to Aparecida de Goiânia in Goiás. Following the accident, the transportation company stated that it is providing support to the family of the deceased and assisting the other passengers affected by the incident. The company has committed to covering all health-related costs, including food, medical treatments, and necessary accommodations for those impacted.

This incident raises concerns about road safety in Brazil, particularly given the high number of passengers involved and the tragic outcome of the accident. It underscores the importance of ongoing improvements in vehicle safety standards and effective emergency response strategies to mitigate such incidents in the future.