Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board
Summary
A bus carrying about 60 pilgrims overturned in northeastern Brazil, resulting in at least 15 deaths, including three children. The accident took place on a highway in Alagoas state, and injured passengers were taken to hospitals. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.Key Facts
- The bus was carrying about 60 people when it crashed in Alagoas, Brazil.
- At least 15 people died, including three children, seven women, and five men.
- The passengers were returning from a religious pilgrimage called the pilgrimage of Our Lady of Candeias in Ceará.
- The crash occurred on a curved part of a highway on Tuesday morning.
- Some injured passengers were airlifted to hospitals for treatment.
- Local authorities believe the driver lost control of the bus, causing it to overturn multiple times.
- The most seriously injured survivor is a nine-year-old with a head injury.
- A three-day mourning period was declared by the governor of Alagoas state.
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