6 Killed, Dozens Hurt in Brazil Bus Crash

At least six people were killed and more than 30 injured in a bus crash in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, media outlets reported on Sunday.

The tour bus, carrying 66 passengers in addition to the driver, was on its way from the city of Sao Paulo to the coast when it overturned on the mountain section of the track near Sao Luiz do Paraitinga, the Brazilian news portal G1 reported, citing the fire department.

Monday is a public holiday in Brazil, so many citizens are taking advantage of the long weekend for excursions.

Last year, at least 17 people were killed, 26 injured as a bus fell from a bridge in Brazil as a tourist bus plunged from a bridge in Brazil, at km 350 on the BR-381 highway, 114 km from Belo Horizonte, capital of Minas Gerais.

Reports stated that the bus driver has abandoned the bus with the passengers inside, several passengers have also escaped from the bus moments it fell off the bridge.

The bus owner has confirmed to the news agency that the bus was carrying tourists.