A tragic incident occurred in Guarujá, São Paulo, where a 71-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by a bus wheel. The accident took place on Wednesday, the 18th, as she was disembarking from the bus operated by the City transport company. Eyewitnesses reported that the elderly woman stumbled after exiting the vehicle, subsequently falling under the bus and becoming trapped beneath one of its wheels.

The City transport company expressed its condolences to the victim's family and stated that the woman completed her disembarkation at the designated stop before losing her balance on the sidewalk. Despite immediate actions by the bus driver, who halted the vehicle and provided first aid, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident raises serious concerns regarding safety protocols for public transport, especially concerning the procedures to assist elderly passengers during disembarkation.

Local authorities may need to reevaluate safety measures and training for bus operators to prevent similar accidents in the future. The company’s quick response highlights the urgency but also the ongoing necessity for improved safety practices within the public transportation system in Brazil, particularly in high-traffic tourist areas like Guarujá.