Feb 25 • 17:19 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Survivor of the MA bus accident in SP says she broke the window to save her husband: 'We were about to fulfill a dream'

Maria Divina dos Santos recounts the harrowing bus accident in São Paulo that claimed seven lives from Maranhão, expressing gratitude for her and her husband's survival.

Maria Divina dos Santos, a survivor of a tragic bus accident in São Paulo, shared her emotional recollection of the event that took the lives of seven people from Maranhão. The bus was transporting over 40 rural workers when the incident occurred on BR-153, leaving Maria Divina deeply affected by the memories and loss.

In her narrative, Maria Divina explains that she and her family were embarking on a journey to work in apple harvesting in Santa Catarina, seeing it as a dream realization. Not only was she meant to work in the fields, but she also planned to prepare meals for the group. However, the tragedy unfolded unexpectedly, changing their lives forever.

During the accident, she bravely broke the window of the bus to save her husband, injuring her hands in the process. The emotional toll of the traumatic event is evident as she reflects on the fear and terror experienced. Despite the horrific circumstances, she expresses profound gratitude to be alive with her husband, emphasizing the value of life and the impact of the incident on her heart and soul.

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