URGENT: Serious accident leaves 9 M0RT0S,
Tragedy on BR-251
A van and a truck collided head-on Tuesday night (13) in Grão Mogol, Minas Gerais, leaving nine dead and 12 injured.
Rescue teams, police, and forensic experts worked through the night at the scene.
Cause Under Investigation
Preliminary analysis by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais found the truck “invaded the opposite lane,” causing the crash.
Expert Hugo Leonardo called it “a determining factor,” citing tire and drag marks.
Weather conditions, fog, and possible speeding are also under review.
Victims and Transport Issues
Among the dead were a 4-year-old boy, men aged 29 and 33, and an unidentified elderly man.
Most van passengers were seasonal workers returning home to Ceará.
The National Land Transport Agency confirmed the van lacked authorization for interstate transport, raising concerns over clandestine travel.
Next Steps
Authorities await a final technical report within 30 days.
The case has reignited debate on Brazil’s road safety and oversight of heavy and illegal transport.
