A bus crash in Alagoas, Brazil, during a religious festival caused at least 16 deaths, including children and adults.
A bus returning from a religious festival in northeast Brazil crashed on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people. The vehicle overturned on a curve, ejecting several passengers and trapping others beneath the wreckage. Four children were among those killed, alongside seven women and five men. Rescue operations were challenging due to the accident's remote location. Survivors were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Brazilian authorities have declared three days of mourning in Alagoas state, where road safety remains a pressing concern. The crash underscores the dangers of highway travel in Brazil, following recent high-casualty accidents on its roads.