Overview
- The collision occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time on a federal highway in Rio Grande do Sul.
- Seven people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals, according to the Federal Highway Police.
- Part of the truck’s sand cargo entered the bus, complicating efforts to reach passengers inside.
- Authorities have not announced a cause or identified responsibility as the inquiry gets underway.
- Brazil recorded more than 10,000 traffic deaths in 2024, the transport ministry reported.