A bus with 45 passengers fell off a cliff in the city of União dos Palmares, in Alagoas, on Sunday afternoon (24). The accident left 17 people dead and another 28 injured.
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.
According to the government of Alagoas, 21 Pediatric ICU beds and 3 ICU beds for adults were made available, in accordance with the recommendation of the medical team assisting the injured.
Divergence of information
During the afternoon, the state government confirmed that 23 people had died in the accident. However, hours later, he corrected the death toll to 17. 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 accident.
“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 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 the state authorities in providing assistance, assistance and support to the victims,” stated Lula.
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 What is known about the bus accident on a cliff that left 17 dead in Alagoas on the CNN Brasil website.
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