A devastating collision between a bus and a minibus on the Rodovia Irineu Penteado (SP-191) in Ipeúna, São Paulo, Brazil, has claimed at least four lives and left several others injured. The accident occurred around 5:20 am on Monday, July 8, 2024, when a westbound bus collided with an eastbound minibus, causing both vehicles to roll onto the road’s shoulder.Preliminary reports suggest that excessive speed may have been a factor, with investigators indicating that the bus might have been traveling too fast and lost control before colliding with the minibus. The victims included two passengers from each vehicle.The accident caused significant traffic disruption, with congestion on both sides of the road. As of 11:37 am, only the shoulder of the road remained closed.This tragic incident comes in the wake of another recent bus accident in Brazil. On July 5, 2024, a bus crash in Itapetininga, approximately 170 kilometers west of São Paulo, resulted in 10 fatalities from a single family and injured 42 others. That accident involved a bus carrying 54 passengers on an annual pilgrimage to Aparecida de Goiânia [Previous Update].These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about road safety in Brazil, particularly for long-distance bus travel. Authorities are likely to face increased pressure to implement stricter safety measures and regulations for public transportation vehicles.
Key points
- A bus-minibus collision in Ipeúna, São Paulo, Brazil, has resulted in at least four deaths and multiple injuries.
- The accident occurred on July 8, 2024, and preliminary reports suggest excessive speed as a potential cause.
- This incident follows another recent fatal bus crash in Brazil, raising concerns about road safety in the country [Previous Update].
