One Dead, Coach Critical After Águia de Marabá U-20 Bus Strikes Parked Truck on BR-153

Overview

• The rear-end collision happened around 7:25 p.m. Thursday near km 591 of BR-153 between Santa Rita and Crixás, Tocantins, as the team returned from the Copinha.
• Physical trainer Hecton Alves, 33, died at the scene, and head coach Ronan Tyezer remains in grave condition at the Hospital Regional de Gurupi.
• Health authorities report other victims, including Ramon Nilton Vieira, Renye Silva Farias and an 11-year-old child, are stable.
• According to the public security secretariat, the involved drivers appeared voluntarily to give statements and will respond to the inquiry in freedom.
• The club says no players sustained severe injuries, and state and club officials are coordinating medical, logistical and family support.