Traffic Accidents in Brazil and India Claim Lives

In Brazil, a tragic collision between a bus carrying university students and a truck near Ribeirao Preto resulted in 12 fatalities and 21 injuries. The truck driver, who attempted to flee the scene, was apprehended and hospitalized, facing charges of involuntary homicide and bodily harm. The state governor declared three days of mourning for the victims, all students from the University of Franca. Meanwhile, in Gujarat, India, a separate accident occurred on the Kera-Mundra road where a truck collided with a bus carrying about 40 passengers, leading to at least five confirmed deaths and multiple injuries. District officials are providing medical assistance and resources for the injured, with more details on casualties emerging as the situation develops. Both incidents highlight the ongoing issue of traffic-related tragedies in their respective regions.