At least 23 people died this Sunday afternoon in a bus accident in the state of Brazil“>Alagoas, in the northeast of Brazilreported the regional authorities.
The regional Health Secretariat stated in a statement that 22 of the deaths were certified at the scene of the accident, in the municipality of União dos Palmares, while the death of a pregnant woman was later registered at the hospital, where she was received but not He resisted the injuries.
In total, 29 people were treated at that hospital after being rescued by emergency teams.
The bus was a school bus and was traveling through a mountainous region called Serra da Barriga when it overturned and plunged down a ravine several hundred meters, according to Brazilian media.
The children who were in the vehicle were heading to the mountains to see the sunset, according to the newspaper O Globo.
The governor of Alagoas, Paulo Dantas, lamented the tragedy on social networks and ordered the “total mobilization” of fire and emergency teams to care for the injured.
«Out of respect for the lives lost, we decree official mourning for three days. “I express my solidarity with all those who suffer from this tragedy,” he added.
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Could the mountainous terrain have played a role in the accident, and are there specific safety protocols for school bus routes in such areas? [[1](https://www.loc.gov/item/2023555924/?loclr=bloglaw)]
**Interviewer:** Joining us now is transportation safety expert, Dr. Maria Silva, to discuss the tragic bus accident in Alagoas, Brazil, that claimed the lives of 23 people, including many schoolchildren. Dr. Silva, these details are truly heartbreaking. What are your initial thoughts on this incident, and what questions do you think the public will be asking in the wake of this tragedy?
**Dr. Silva:** This is an incredibly sad event, and my heart goes out to the families affected. It is crucial to wait for a full investigation, but I anticipate the public will be demanding answers about the safety regulations and maintenance standards for school buses in Brazil.
**Interviewer: ** Many will understandably be wondering if more could have been done to prevent this. What are some key safety measures that could potentially mitigate the risks associated with transporting children on mountainous roads?