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Crash on BR‑101 Claims 11 Lives in Brazil

A serious road crash on Brazil’s BR‑101 killed eleven people, including a pregnant woman and two children, caused by an improper overtaking maneuver.


Crash on BR‑101 Claims 11 Lives in Brazil

In the northeastern part of Brazil, a serious road crash occurred on federal Highway BR‑101, killing eleven people, including a pregnant woman and two children. Firefighters and security forces were called to the scene, and the road was completely closed for several hours while debris was cleared and investigations began. Preliminary reports suggest the crash resulted from an improper overtaking maneuver. Some victims are in critical condition, while others have been identified through DNA testing. Several of the deceased were members of the same family, adding to the tragedy’s emotional impact. One person survived but remains hospitalized in a severe condition.