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BackAccident between bus and truck leaves at least three dead on BR-116, in Cachoeira de Pajeú
Accident between bus and truck leaves at least three dead on BR-116, in Cachoeira de Pajeú
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Accident between bus and truck leaves at least three dead on BR-116, in Cachoeira de Pajeú

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  • An accident between a bus and a truck left at least three people dead on Tuesday night (15) on BR-116, in Cachoeira de Pajeú, North of Minas.
  • The collision occurred around 8:30 pm at km 25 of the highway.
  • PRF and Fire Department teams are on site responding to the incident and determining the total number of victims.

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Why It Matters

BR-116 is one of the main highways in Brazil, connecting the North to the South of the country. The stretch where the accident occurred, in Cachoeira de Pajeú, is in the North of Minas Gerais.

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An accident between a bus and a truck left at least three people dead on Tuesday night (15), on BR-116, in Cachoeira de Pajeú, in the North of Minas. The collision happened around 8:30 pm, at km 25 of the highway.

According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF) of Teófilo Otoni, teams are still at the scene responding to the incident and determining the total number of deaths. The information is preliminary.

The Fire Department was also called to provide support to the PRF and deployed three vehicles to the stretch.

There is still no confirmed information about the dynamics of the collision, the total number of victims or the circumstances of the accident.

*Report being updated

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The PRF will release an official bulletin with the definitive number of victims and details of the dynamics of the accident.

    Very likely · Within hours

  • The Fire Department will remain on site until the victims are treated and the vehicles are removed.

    Very likely · Within hours

Open Questions

  • What were the exact dynamics of the collision between the bus and the truck?
  • How many people were on the bus and truck at the time of the accident?
  • Are there injured survivors and what is their health status?
  • What are the identities of the fatal victims?

Related Topics

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OrganizationsFederal Highway Police (PRF)Fire Department
PlacesBR-116Pajeú WaterfallNorth of MinasTeófilo Otoni
Topicsbr-116pajeú waterfallnorth of minesfederal highway policefire departmentfatal victims
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