At least 23 people died this Sunday afternoon in a bus accident in the state of 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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-How can communities address the unique challenges of providing psychological support to children who were personally acquainted with the victims?
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Dr. Helena Silva, a child psychologist specializing in trauma. Dr. Silva, the tragic bus accident in Alagoas, Brazil, claiming the lives of 23 people, including many children, has understandably shocked the world. How do you think communities should approach dealing with such a devastating loss, especially when it involves young lives?
**Dr. Silva:** This is a truly horrific event and its impact will be felt deeply for a long time. Communities need to come together to offer support and understanding.
**Interviewer:** We know that the bus was carrying children who were on their way to see the sunset. Does the context of their outing, something seemingly innocent and joyful, make this tragedy even harder to comprehend?
