Bus accident kills several people in Brazil

A bus overturned in a mountainous area north of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, resulting in multiple fatalities, according to firefighters. The incident occurred early Sunday near the city of Petropolis, situated north of Rio de Janeiro. The Rio de Janeiro fire department reported that rescuers had to conduct excavation efforts to reach and recover some of the passengers.

A total of 49 individuals were found at the scene, with eight of them succumbing to their injuries. Additional sources indicate that two more victims passed away after being transported away from the scene, including nine women and a young girl.