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Ten Killed in Head-On Crash on BR-101 in Bahia

Authorities report both cars caught fire after the collision, with the stretch near Mucuri closed for response.

Overview

  • Police say the vehicles collided head-on on Saturday near the BahiaEspírito Santo border in Mucuri.
  • The Polícia Rodoviária Federal confirmed ten fatalities and an interdiction of the roadway at the scene.
  • A water truck was deployed to extinguish the flames, and the Technical Police Department sent personnel for forensic work.
  • Officials have not determined the cause of the crash, and victim identities have not been released.
  • Investigators remain on site, with further information pending from authorities.