Bus rollover leaves dead in Petrópolis, RJ Relatives of victims of the accident with ten dead on the BR-040, in Petrópolis, in the Serrana region of Rio, began arriving at the Instituto Médico Legal, in the Corrêas neighborhood, on the afternoon of this Sunday (16), in search of information. The Regional Technical-Scientific Police Post (PRPTC) operates on site and is responsible for forensic examinations. Until the last update of this report, there was still no identification of those killed in the accident, including eight women and a child. "I don't know if he died, if he was injured and in a hospital, or if he lost consciousness and is out there," said one of the family members, who preferred not to be identified. The Estrela Guia Turismo bus fell with 49 passengers in the early hours of this Sunday (16), at km 91, on the way down the Serra de Petrópolis. The collective had left the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte heading to Copacabana, in the South Zone of Rio. In a statement, the company said that it is following the investigations and that it has provided the necessary support to survivors and their families. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp. Bodies were sent to the IML of Petrópolis Anna Beatriz/g1 and Divulgação/CBMERJ "In this moment of deep consternation, we ask for respect for the privacy of the families and people affected. The company reaffirms its commitment to collaborate with the authorities and provide the necessary clarifications, always guided by respect, transparency and responsibility", said the company Estrela Guia Turismo. Estrela Guia's defense also informed that "it is necessary to wait for the investigations to be completed so that the causes of the listing can be clarified." According to the defense, a bus has already been made available to take the survivors back to the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, but the trip depends on the medical clearance of the passengers. Injured in the accident By early afternoon, the company reported that eight people had been discharged. The bus driver suffered fractures in both legs. Santa Teresa Hospital, in Petrópolis, said it received nine injured people. Others, according to the Fire Department, were taken to the Municipalized Hospital Adão Pereira Nunes, in Duque de Caxias. Section of highway under construction Bus was toppled this Sunday morning Reproduction/TV Globo
Relatives seek information from IML after accident with 10 deaths in Petrópolis: 'I don't know if he died, if he was injured'
Bus rollover leaves dead in Petrópolis, RJ Relatives of victims of the accident with ten dead on the BR-040, in Petrópolis, in the Serrana region of Rio, began arriving at the Instituto Médico Legal, in the Corrêas neighborhood, on the...
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Until the last update of this report, there was still no identification of those killed in the accident, including eight women and a child. "I don't know if he died, if he was injured and in a hospital, or if he lost consciousness and is out there," said one of the family members, who preferred not to be identified.
- The Estrela Guia Turismo bus fell with 49 passengers in the early hours of this Sunday (16), at km 91, on the way down the Serra de Petrópolis.
- The collective had left the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte heading to Copacabana, in the South Zone of Rio.
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Images from the accident site show a section of the highway under construction, with the right lane without the possibility of vehicle traffic. The Elovias concessionaire said that the section where the accident occurred was properly signposted, in accordance with current safety standards and procedures, and that it had mobilized teams since dawn to help respond to the incident. Elovias also said that the "intervention had also been previously communicated through the concessionaire's official channels". Read the notes in full Note from Elovias "Elovias expresses solidarity with the victims and their family and friends and informs that, since dawn, it has kept its teams mobilized to respond to the incident, in support of the Fire Department, SAMU, Federal Highway Police and other agents involved in the operation. The concessionaire clarifies that the section under construction is duly signposted, in accordance with current safety standards and procedures. The intervention had also been previously communicated through the concessionaire's official channels. Elovias teams remain on site, providing all necessary support to the incident. The circumstances of the accident are being investigated through investigations carried out on site. For information on the dynamics and possible causes of the accident, the advice is to contact the Federal Highway Police (PRF), which is also involved in the investigation." Note from Estrela Guia "Estela Guia expresses its deep regret for the serious accident that occurred and expresses its solidarity with the victims, their families and everyone involved in this moment of pain. From the first moments, the company is fully collaborating with the authorities responsible for investigating the facts and adopting all necessary measures to provide assistance to the victims and their families. Estela Guia is closely monitoring the situation and providing the necessary support, at the same time as it awaits the conclusion of the investigations so that the circumstances of the accident are duly clarified. In this At a time of deep consternation, we ask for respect for the privacy of the families and people affected. The company reaffirms its commitment to collaborate with the authorities and provide the necessary clarifications, always guided by respect, transparency and responsibility." Note from the Civil Police "The investigation is ongoing at the 105th DP (Petrópolis). The driver was rescued and taken to a health unit. The bodies of the nine fatal victims will be sent to the Regional Technical-Scientific Police Post (PRPTC) of Petrópolis, where they will undergo forensic examinations. Other steps are being taken to clarify the circumstances of the facts." Note from Hospital Santa Teresa (Petrópolis) "Hospital Santa Teresa informs that it received, on the morning of this Sunday (16), victims of a traffic accident that occurred on BR-040. In total, nine patients were admitted and are already being cared for by multidisciplinary teams, in accordance with assistance protocols and risk classification. Out of respect for the privacy of patients and their families, the hospital will not disclose individual information about the cases. New updates may be provided in due course, as the service evolves."