Accident with 10 deaths occurred on a construction site on BR-040, in Petrópolis

Relatives release bodies of victims of bus accident in the Serrana Region of Rio The bus that overturned in the traffic accident that left 10 dead in Petrópolis, Serrana Region of Rio, in the early hours of Sunday (16) was passing through a section whose paving is under construction. According to the Elovias Concessionaire, the works are being carried out from Monday to Saturday and the sections are signposted. Passengers on the bus said the driver was speeding and the road was covered in loose rocks. Civil Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident. Images taken from a drone at the time of the inspection of the site show that the section where the bus overturned was under construction. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp. Bus was toppled this Sunday morning Reproduction/TV Globo According to the Elovias Concessionaire, the work aims to rebuild concrete plates in places where deep cracks or severe wear were identified, completely removing the covering from part of the track. The services carried out included microdrainage of the area and reconstruction of the concrete slabs with the installation of iron bars to increase resistance. According to Elovias, the project is expected to be completed in November. The dealership reported that the location was marked at the time of the accident. "The service fronts are positioned with adequate spacing, contributing to the safe circulation of vehicles and allowing overtaking to be carried out in appropriate locations", said the dealership (see full note below). The accident happened around 4:30 am on Sunday (16) at kilometer 91 of BR-040 on the way down from Petrópolis. Ten women died. "It seemed like he had lost control, he was passing smaller cars and not slowing down. Everyone heard when the bus hit the ground. We shouted to the driver asking what had happened and then the bus tipped over," said one of the passengers, Aline Cristina Ferreira. The Civil Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident. The driver, who survived, will be interviewed by agents. The bus was passing through a section of paving under construction Reproduction/TV Globo Note in full "Elovias expresses its 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 the 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 previously communicated through the concessionaire's official channels. Elovias teams remain on site, providing all necessary support for the incident. 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." The accident Bodies were sent to the IML of Petrópolis Anna Beatriz/g1 and Divulgação/CBMERJ The Estrela Guia Turismo bus overturned with 56 people, including the driver and two helpers, in the early hours of this Sunday (16), at km 91, on the way down the Serra de Petrópolis. The bus had left the region Metropolitan of Belo Horizonte bound for Copacabana, in the South Zone of Rio. Note from Estrela Guia "Estela Guia expresses its deep regret for the serious accident that occurred and sympathizes with the victims, their families and everyone involved in this moment of pain. From the very beginning, the company has been 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 can be properly clarified. At this 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) in 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 now being cared for by multidisciplinary teams, in accordance with care protocols and risk classification. Out of respect for the privacy of patients and their families, the hospital will not disclose individual information about cases. New updates may be provided in due course, as the service evolves." Infographic - See the scene of the accident arte g1