At the break of dawn on Sunday, a devastating bus crash occurred on a treacherous mountain road in Brazil's Alagoas state, resulting in 23 fatalities. The bus, which was carrying 40 passengers, plummeted into a ravine near the town of Uniao dos Palmares in the Serra da Barriga region, an area known for its challenging terrain and limited accessibility.
Regional authorities reported that 22 individuals lost their lives instantly at the scene, while a pregnant woman succumbed to her injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital. Brazilian media outlets highlight that dozens of passengers sustained injuries, some of which are critical.
In the aftermath, state Governor Paulo Dantas took to the social media platform X to declare three days of mourning, honoring the victims of this heartbreaking tragedy. Rescue operations are ongoing in the remote location, with teams facing difficult conditions to reach the crash site.
This incident underscores the ongoing concerns regarding road safety in Brazil's mountainous regions and the urgent need for improved infrastructure and emergency response capabilities to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
