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Ibatiba bus accident leaves three dead and 45 injured on BR-262
A tourism bus overturned on the BR-262 highway in Ibatiba, Espírito Santo, resulting in three deaths and approximately 44 to 45 injuries. The accident occurred at the Curva da Ferradura section during the night of Sunday, September 27.
The deceased have been identified as the driver, Douglas Rodrigues de Souza Oliveira, 38, and two passengers, Vera Lúcia de Andrade, 44, and Maria Aparecida Martins Barbosa. Two victims were found dead at the scene after being ejected from the vehicle, while the third died during medical treatment by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu).
The bus was traveling from Itaoca to Contagem, Minas Gerais, carrying 47 people. The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) noted that the vehicle was operating in violation of its issued travel license. Preliminary investigations by the Federal Highway Police (PRF) and local authorities are considering mechanical failure, specifically brake loss, as a possible cause, following reports from witnesses.
Entities
Agência Nacional de Transportes Terrestres · BR-262 · Contagem · Corpo de Bombeiros · Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Espírito Santo · Espírito Santo Fire Department · Federal Highway Police · Ibatiba · Polícia Rodoviária Federal
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The deceased have been identified as driver Douglas Rodrigues de Souza Oliveira, Vera Lúcia de Andrade, and Maria Aparecida Martins Barbosa. portalleodias.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] A tourism bus overturned on the BR-262 highway in Ibatiba, Espírito Santo, resulting in three deaths and approximately 44 to 45 injuries. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · newslog.com.br · +7 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Two of the deceased victims were found dead at the scene after being ejected from the bus. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · correiodeminas.com.br · portalleodias.com · www.dgabc.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) reported that the bus was operating in violation of its travel license. portalleodias.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A third victim died while receiving medical assistance from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · correiodeminas.com.br · portalleodias.com · www.dgabc.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Witnesses reported that the bus may have experienced mechanical failure, specifically brake loss, before overturning. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · portalleodias.com · www.dgabc.com.br
- [DISPUTED] The bus was carrying a total of 47 passengers and the driver. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · correiodeminas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The accident took place at the Curva da Ferradura section of the BR-262 highway. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · portalleodias.com · www.dgabc.com.br