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2 clusters · 6 sources · 8 days · First seen · Last updated

Bus fires in São Paulo state

Overview

In early September, a bus traveling from Jales to São Paulo caught fire due to mechanical failure on the Anhanguera Highway in Limeira. While all passengers disembarked safely, many were unable to retrieve personal belongings, leading to requests for compensation. One passenger estimated losses at approximately R$ 10,000.

On September 16, another bus fire occurred on the Santos Dumont Highway in Indaiatuba. Unlike the previous incident, this vehicle was empty and returning to a garage when the fire broke out. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause, including the possibility of vandalism.

Entities

Rodovia Santos Dumont · Buser · Viação Princesa D’Oeste · Limeira · Indaiatuba

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Bus destroyed by fire on Santos Dumont Highway in Indaiatuba

    An empty bus caught fire on the Santos Dumont Highway in Indaiatuba, Brazil, on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, and the company is investigating potential causes, including vandalism.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Limeira bus fire leaves passengers seeking compensation for lost belongings

    Passengers are seeking reimbursement for lost belongings after a bus caught fire due to mechanical failure on the Anhanguera Highway in Limeira, São Paulo.

Sources

didigalvao.com.br · odia.ig.com.br · piranot.com.br · raizesfm.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · vtvnews.com.br