On the afternoon of Monday, the 16th, a minibus overturned near the Riacho Fundo community in the municipality of Tobias Barreto, Brazil. The vehicle, which was operating a route between Tobias Barreto and Itabaianinha, had approximately ten passengers onboard at the time of the accident. Local residents reported that there were five injured individuals, with one being pregnant, raising concerns about the severity of the injuries.

Four of the injured were taken to the Unidad de Pronto Atendimento (UPA) in Tobias Barreto for treatment, where one victim remains under observation. Another injured individual was transferred to a hospital in Itabaianinha; however, details regarding their health status have not been released, leaving uncertainty about their condition. The situation highlights the potential risks associated with minibus transport in the area, especially with varied passenger demographics.

According to the State Highway Police Battalion (BPRv), they were not called to the scene of the accident, indicating that local emergency response might have managed the incident independently. This incident raises questions about road safety protocols and the emergency response procedures in place for public transport vehicles operating in the region, underscoring the need for continued evaluation of transport safety measures in Brazil.