Bus crashes in Brazil’s Alagoas state, killing at least 16 people

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 4, 2026 at 03:37 AM

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A bus crash in Alagoas, Brazil, on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, killed at least 16 people, including four children. The bus, carrying approximately 60 passengers, was returning from a religious festival in Ceara when it veered off the road on a curve and overturned. Some passengers were ejected, while others were trapped in the wreckage. Survivors, including a seriously injured child, were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The Alagoas state government has declared three days of mourning and is investigating the cause of the accident, which authorities described as "highly complex."

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Alagoas Aviation Department 30% Ceara 40% Andre Madeiro 40% Our Lady of Candelaria 50% Paulo Dantas 60% Brazil ×380% Alagoas ×490%

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Alagoas

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