Bus and truck collide in Brazil More than 30 people have died.

A bus packed with buses collided with a truck and caught fire Saturday morning in Brazil. More than 30 people died as a result, the fire department said.

After removing all the victims from the main highway near Teofilo Otoni in Minas Gerais. The state fire department reported that of the 45 people killed on the bus, 38 included the bus driver. He was confirmed dead.

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other passengers He remains in serious condition after being taken to a local hospital.

The truck driver fled the scene, and three passengers in a vehicle that collided with the truck and were trapped underneath survived. Fire officials said

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on social media that the government was ready to provide whatever assistance is needed. And federal highway policy is at that place.

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“My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the families of the more than 30 victims of the accident in Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais. I also pray for the survivors of this terrible tragedy. This recovery,” he posted on X.

A forensic investigation is required to determine the cause of the accident. This is because different stories have been compiled from witness statements. The local fire department said

Fire officials initially reported that the bus’ tire had exploded. As a result, the driver lost control before colliding at approximately 4:00 a.m. local time. A truck was traveling along Highway BR-116, the main route connecting Brazil’s densely populated southeast and the poorer northeast.

However, eyewitnesses also reported that a granite block the truck was transporting came loose, fell on the road and caused a collision with the bus. The fire department stated

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“Only a forensic investigation will confirm the true version,” fire officials said in a statement.

The bus leaves São Paulo and heads to the state of Bahia.