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Bus Carrying Pilgrims Overturns in Brazil’s Alagoas, Killing 15

Authorities say the vehicle had about 60 passengers returning from a Juazeiro do Norte religious festival.

Overview

  • The crash occurred Tuesday morning on state road AL-220 near São José da Tapera.
  • Victims include seven women, five men and three children, according to state officials.
  • Firefighters and state teams rescued survivors and transported the injured to regional hospitals.
  • Civil Police opened an investigation to determine the cause, with witnesses reporting the driver lost control.
  • Governor Paulo Dantas declared three days of official mourning and visited the site to oversee support efforts.