Bus crash kills 17 in eastern Brazil
Seventeen people were killed and more than 20 others injured on Sunday when a bus fell into a ravine in the eastern Brazilian state of Alagoas, said local authorities, Xinhua reports.
According to the fire department, the bus carrying 40 passengers lost control and plunged into the ravine in the mountains area of Uniao dos Palmares municipality.
The state government has vowed to provide full assistance to the victims' families and declared three days of mourning.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
🚨🇧🇷 17 DEAD IN BRAZIL BUS CRASH
— Live Updates (@LiveupdatesUS) November 25, 2024
A bus crash in Brazil’s Alagoas state left 17 dead and 29 others rescued, with one victim dying in the hospital. Most fatalities occurred at the scene.
Reports say the bus overturned on a cliff.
Governor Paulo Dantas declared 3 days of mourning… pic.twitter.com/SsWdp6RKUJ
🚨🇧🇷 17 DEAD IN BRAZIL BUS CRASH
— Live Updates (@LiveupdatesUS) November 25, 2024
A bus crash in Brazil’s Alagoas state left 17 dead and 29 others rescued, with one victim dying in the hospital. Most fatalities occurred at the scene.
Reports say the bus overturned on a cliff.
Governor Paulo Dantas declared 3 days of mourning… pic.twitter.com/SsWdp6RKUJ
