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Brazil Bus-Truck Collision Claims 11 Lives

Published January 3, 2026, 06:04
Brazil Bus-Truck Collision Claims 11 Lives

A tragic traffic accident in Brazil, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, has resulted in the deaths of 11 people and injuries to seven others. The collision occurred on a federal highway when a bus collided head-on with a truck. Access for rescuers to the bus was hampered by sand cargo that had spilled inside the vehicle. The injured were transported to hospitals for medical attention. Authorities are investigating the exact causes of the accident.