Mar 6 • 14:03 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

'Livramento', says singer Latino after bus accident on highway in the interior of SP

Singer Latino expressed gratitude for his and his team's survival after a bus accident on the Washington Luís Highway in Brazil.

The singer Latino took to social media to express his relief following a bus accident involving him and his team on the Washington Luís Highway in São Paulo on Friday morning. According to reports, the bus driver lost control and veered into the opposite lane, eventually stopping on the shoulder. Latino described the incident as a 'livramento', a Portuguese term reflecting a sense of miraculous escape, and shared his gratitude for survival in a post where he thanked Jesus for their lives.

His manager, Bruno Freire Ribeiro, confirmed the incident, clarifying that while the singer himself was unharmed, two other members of the crew sustained minor injuries. The bus was reportedly en route from Mogi das Cruzes to São João, indicating that they were traveling for a performance. The details surrounding the cause of the accident are still being investigated, which raises concerns about road safety and the conditions of highway travel in Brazil.

This incident sheds light on the dangers faced by artists during tours, particularly when traveling on busy highways. While there were no serious injuries, the event could lead to discussions about transport protocols for artists and their teams, and perhaps prompt a review of vehicle regulations or route planning to enhance safety for travel in Brazil's extensive roadway system.

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