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Overview
- The blaze erupted early Tuesday near the Viaduto dos Marinheiros as the bus accessed Avenida Presidente Vargas toward Praça da Bandeira.
- The driver and about 10 passengers evacuated in time, and authorities reported no injuries.
- Central battalion firefighters were dispatched and brought the flames under control, leaving the vehicle completely destroyed.
- By about 6:40 a.m., the overpass was fully closed, congestion built in the city center, and CET‑Rio advised drivers to avoid the area.
- Rio Ônibus cited an electrical failure in a preliminary note, the driver mentioned a possible engine problem, and smoke was visible from multiple neighborhoods.