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Tragic Bus-Truck Collision in Brazil Leaves 11 Dead

1/3/2026

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  • A head-on collision between a bus and a truck on a federal highway in Rio Grande do Sul resulted in at least 11 deaths and seven injuries.
  • The accident occurred on a federal highway in Rio Grande do Sul around 11:30 a.m. local time.
  • Part of the truck's sand cargo entered the bus, complicating rescue efforts.
  • The Federal Highway Police said those injured were transported to hospitals for treatment.