Bus Crash in Sao Paulo State Leaves 10 People Dead
At least 10 people were killed and 42 others were injured in a bus accident in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo on Friday, according to the state government.
The incident occurred near the town of Itapetininga, about 170 km west of the state capital Sao Paulo, shortly after midnight local time (0300 GMT).
The bus was traveling from Itapeva to Aparecida, a religious town known for attracting many pilgrims to its Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida.
The injured individuals were transported to hospitals in Itapetininga and the nearby city of Sorocaba, as stated by the authorities.
