A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil has crashed into a sand embankment and flipped, killing at least 17 people. Local authorities reported the accident on Saturday. The bus was carrying about 30 passengers when the driver lost control, crossed into the opposite lane, and hit rocks before crashing. The incident occurred in Saloá, Pernambuco, and the bus was heading to Brumado in Bahia. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but the driver tested negative for alcohol. Bahia's governor expressed condolences and support for rescue efforts. Traffic accidents in Brazil claimed over 10,000 lives in 2024.
