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Águia de Marabá Youth Team Bus Crash on BR-153 Kills Staff Member, Leaves Coach in Critical Condition

Police say the bus struck a stationary truck without signaling on BR-153 during the team's return from the Copinha.

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Overview

  • The rear-end collision occurred Thursday night on BR-153 between Santa Rita do Tocantins and Crixás do Tocantins, according to the Federal Highway Police.
  • Hecton Alves, 33, the U-20 squad’s fitness coach, died at the scene; he was married and leaves two children.
  • Head coach Ronan Tyezer suffered severe injuries and was taken to the Regional Hospital of Gurupi for treatment.
  • The club reported that no players sustained serious injuries as the delegation traveled home from the youth tournament in São Paulo state.
  • Emergency services and local officials mobilized support, with the PRF handling the response and investigation into the crash circumstances.