Bus and trailer accident leaves 11 dead and more than 40 injured in MT

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Collision occurred at the height of km 648 of BR-163, according to the New Rota do Oeste dealership; Four rescue teams from the company, the Fire Department and an ambulance from Nova Canaan went to the scene

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Accident between a trailer and a bus bus left 11 dead and 46 injured in Lucas do Rio Verde, Mato Grosso

An accident between a trailer and a bus bus left 11 dead and 46 injured in Lucas do Rio Verde, on Friday night (8). The collision occurred at the height of km 648 of BR-163, according to the New Rota do Oeste dealership. Four rescue teams from the company, the Fire Department and an ambulance from Nova Canaan went to the scene, about 330 kilometers from.

The truck driver was rescued in serious condition, plus 11 bus occupants. Another 26 were sent in a moderate state to the service units and eight had minor injuries.

The initial information indicates that the Rio Novo bus was destined for Sinop (MT). The collective collided head -on with the Volvo FH440 trailer, Brazil, loaded with cotton lump. The cause of the crash is not yet known.

According to the concessionaire, traffic was released at 7:43 am after cleaning and obstruction of the track.

*With information from Estadão Content

Posted by Nicolas Robert

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