Fifteen people were killed and multiple others injured when aโค passenger bus crashed in northeasternโ Brazil on Saturday, authoritiesโค reported.
The bus, traveling from the state of Bahia, overturned after colliding with a sand embankment in Saloa, Pernambuco state. According to police, the vehicle initially veered into oncoming traffic, struck roadsideโ rocks, and then careened off the road, resulting in the fatal rollover. Thisโข tragedy โunderscores the ongoing challenges of road safety in Brazil, where bus accidents, often linkedโค to driver fatigue, poor road conditions, or mechanical failures, remain a significant concern.
Approximately 30 passengers wereโ on board at the time of the incident. While the exact number of injuries is still being determined, injured individuals have โbeen transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The bus driver sustained minor โinjuries and,authorities confirmed,tested negative for alcohol.
Police are currently investigating the โฃcause of the crash. bahia Governor jeronimo Teixeira stated via social media that his โฃadministration isโค providing support for rescue operations and victim identification efforts. Further updates will โขbe โprovided as the examination progresses.
