A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday when a bus carrying approximately 60 pilgrims overturned on a highway in the rural interior of Alagoas, Brazil, claiming the lives of at least 15 people, including three children. The bus was returning from the pilgrimage of Our Lady of Candeias, a significant religious festival in the state of Ceará.
Witnesses reported that the bus lost control on a curved segment of the road, resulting in the vehicle rolling over multiple times. Local authorities confirmed that some of the surviving passengers were airlifted for urgent medical treatment, with one nine-year-old child reportedly suffering a serious head injury.
Images shared on social media depicted a bus on its side, surrounded by debris and emergency responders. As a result of this calamity, authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading to the accident. The mayor of Coité do Noia, Bueno Higino Filho, expressed his sorrow over the incident, stating, 'The loss is immense. They were all my friends.' In response to the tragedy, the governor of Alagoas declared three days of mourning, conveying his solidarity with the bereaved families and friends during this challenging time.
Witnesses reported that the bus lost control on a curved segment of the road, resulting in the vehicle rolling over multiple times. Local authorities confirmed that some of the surviving passengers were airlifted for urgent medical treatment, with one nine-year-old child reportedly suffering a serious head injury.
Images shared on social media depicted a bus on its side, surrounded by debris and emergency responders. As a result of this calamity, authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading to the accident. The mayor of Coité do Noia, Bueno Higino Filho, expressed his sorrow over the incident, stating, 'The loss is immense. They were all my friends.' In response to the tragedy, the governor of Alagoas declared three days of mourning, conveying his solidarity with the bereaved families and friends during this challenging time.
