A tragic accident occurred early Saturday on a highway in Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, resulting in the loss of 22 lives. The collision involved a passenger bus and a truck, with 13 individuals sustaining injuries and being rushed to nearby hospitals in the city of Teofilo Otoni. The bus, which had departed from Sao Paulo, was carrying a total of 45 passengers at the time of the incident.
According to officials from the Minas Gerais fire department, the accident was triggered by a blown tire on the bus, leading to the driver's loss of control and subsequent collision with the truck. Additionally, a car carrying three passengers also became involved in the crash, although fortunately, all three occupants managed to survive the impact.
