Head-on collision between bus and lorry in Brazil kills more than 20
Summary
At least 21 people died and 4 were injured in a head-on crash between a minibus and a lorry on a highway in southern Brazil. The minibus was carrying patients and relatives to health appointments when the accident happened early Wednesday morning.Key Facts
- The crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. on the BR-373 highway in Paraná state.
- The minibus belonged to health authorities from the city of Imbituva.
- The passengers were traveling to Ponta Grossa, about 60 km away, for medical appointments.
- Authorities have closed the highway and started an investigation into the cause.
- Brazil experiences many deadly road accidents, with over 34,000 deaths in 2023.
- Most road deaths in Brazil involve motorcyclists.
- Common causes of accidents include speeding, drunk driving, and using phones while driving.
- Earlier this year, 15 people died in a bus accident in Ceará state involving pilgrims.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
