The accident in which a bus rolled down a cliff in Alagoas left at least 18 people dead. Of the victims, 17 died yesterday and a four-year-old child died this morning in a hospital in Maceió.
The bus with 45 passengers fell off a cliff in the city of União dos Palmares, in Alagoas, on Sunday afternoon (24). According to firefighters, the incident was called around 3pm.
Samu teams were also sent to the region known as “Serra da Barriga”, in the interior of the state. At the scene of the accident, officers found the vehicle overturned on a cliff. The victims were rescued and taken to the State General Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital and Mata Regional Hospital.
Note – Government of Alagoas
The Department of Communication (Secom) informs the press that the State Department of Health (Sesau) has updated the number of deaths resulting from the accident with a bus, which occurred this Sunday (24), in União dos Palmares. According to an update carried out at 8 am this Monday (25), by the state health department, the number of deaths rose to 18, but, unfortunately, this may change throughout the day, with the resumption of rescue operations at the site of the tragedy. . The 18th death is a child, aged 4, who was admitted to the State General Hospital (HGE), in Maceió.
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Divergence of information
Last Sunday afternoon, the state government confirmed that 23 people had died in the accident. However, hours later, he corrected the number of deaths to 17 on Sunday.
According to the agency, one of the fatal victims was taken to a hospital, but died during treatment.
The Civil Police regretted the accident and reported that the União dos Palmares Regional Police Station has already opened an investigation to investigate the causes of the incident.
“The general delegate of the Civil Police, Gustavo Xavier and the secretary of Public Security, Flávio Saraiva, determined speed in the investigative process”, added the agency.
Authorities speak out about the accident
President Lula (PT) regretted what happened in Alagoas and stated that he will provide all the necessary support. “My condolences to all the families of the victims involved in the accident. The federal government is monitoring the situation and will provide all necessary support to state authorities in aiding, assisting and supporting victims,” stated the president.
In turn, the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), who is from Alagoas, said that the state is watching the accident, dismayed and saddened.
“Our solidarity with the victims, family and friends. We are praying for everyone”, declared Lira.
The governor of Alagoas, Paulo Dantas (MDB), reaffirmed “welcome to the families and friends of the victims at this difficult time” and declared three days of official mourning.
“I determined the total mobilization of the State and teams from the Fire Department, Samu and the health structure are working to help and care for the injured. The victims are being welcomed in UPAs [unidades de pronto atendimento] and at the Mata Regional Hospital”, said Dantas.
This content was originally published in See images of the cliff accident that left 18 people dead in Alagoas on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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