Seven Corinthians fans died in a bus accident on Fernão Dias; vehicle was returning to São Paulo after a game against Cruzeiro, for the Brasileirão
A bus with supporters Corinthians overturned early this Sunday, the 20th, on the Fernão Dias Highway, at KM 520, in Igarapé in Greater BH. The vehicle was returning from Minas Gerais to São Paulo. The club from São Paulo faced the cruise last Saturday night, for the Brazilian Championship.
According to preliminary information from the Fire Department, seven of the 43 people in the vehicle died at the scene. Ten people were trapped in the wreckage. Witnesses reported that the driver shouted that the vehicle had no brakes, according to “G1”.
The bus was returning to São Paulo and had left the capital of Minas Gerais shortly after the game at Mineirão. The vehicle was hired by a sub-headquarters of Gaviões da Fiel do Vale do Paraíba and took fans from São José dos Campos, Jacareí, Caçapava, Taubaté and Pindamonhangaba.
According to Arteris Fernão Dias, the concessionaire that manages the section of the highway, the driver lost control of the vehicle when he entered the curve, crashed into an embankment and overturned. The track in the direction of São Paulo was closed at 6:51 am (Brasília time), and recorded 4km of congestion.
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista expresses its regret for the victims of the accident that occurred early this Sunday (20), on the Fernão Dias highway, involving the bus carrying fans who were in Belo Horizonte to support the team during the match against Cruzeiro, in… pic.twitter.com/3vCQr63Oai
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) August 20, 2023
The club used social media to issue a statement lamenting the tragedy: “Sport Club Corinthians Paulista expresses its regret for the fatal victims of the accident that occurred early this Sunday (20), on the Fernão Dias highway, involving the bus carrying fans who were in Belo Horizonte to support the team during the match against Cruzeiro, in the last night”.
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Santos Futebol Clube deeply regrets the tragic accident involving Corinthians fans, early this Sunday.
Our solidarity with the families and friends of the victims in this moment of pain. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/xVzcoOCFY0
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) August 20, 2023
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras deeply regrets the death of Corinthians fans in an accident on Fernão Dias Highway, early this Sunday, and sympathizes with the families of the victims of this tragedy 😔 pic.twitter.com/I5gK1L1Lb6
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) August 20, 2023
São Paulo Futebol Clube regrets the accident on the Fernão Dias Highway, which caused the death of Corinthians fans in the early hours of this Sunday, and sympathizes with the families and friends of the victims of this tragedy. pic.twitter.com/8nmggr0CLt
— Sao Paulo FC (@SaoPauloFC) August 20, 2023
Vasco da Gama deeply regrets the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Corinthians fans, early this Sunday, in Igarapé, in Greater BH.
The Club offers solidarity to family and friends in this difficult time.
— Vasco da Gama (@VascodaGama) August 20, 2023
Cruzeiro sympathizes with Corinthians in the face of the tragic accident involving their fans. We extend our condolences to the families and friends affected by this painful situation.
— Cruise 🦊 (@Cruzeiro) August 20, 2023
O #Rooster receives with great regret the news of the fatality involving the bus with Corinthians fans.
We sympathize with the friends and family of the victims, and we wish strength to the São Paulo club and all its fans.
— Athletic (@Atletico) August 20, 2023
It is with the deepest regret that Fortaleza Esporte Clube sympathizes with family members and friends of the victims of the bus accident in Grande BH, in the early hours of this Sunday (20), which was transporting supporters of the @Corinthians.
May the family of all involved feel hugged…
— Fortaleza Esporte Clube 🦁 (@FortalezaEC) August 20, 2023
🏴 With great regret, Esporte Clube Bahia regrets the tragic accident involving a bus that transported Corinthians fans returning to São Paulo after a game against Cruzeiro, in Minas Gerais, early this Sunday.
Our solidarity with family and friends in this… pic.twitter.com/ABCJXdBCNf
— Esporte Clube Bahia (@ecbahia) August 20, 2023
Athletico Paranaense regrets with deep regret the accident with the bus that transported Corinthians fans.
In this difficult time, we offer our sincere condolences and solidarity to Corinthians and all the family and friends of those who were in the accident.…
— Athletico Paranaense (@AthleticoPR) August 20, 2023
Coritiba Foot Ball Club deeply regrets the tragic bus accident of the fans of the @Corinthians, which took place in the early hours of this Sunday. We express solidarity with the Club and the families of the victims of this tragedy.
— Coritiba (@Coritiba) August 20, 2023
Sport Club Internacional regrets and sympathizes with Corinthians for the accident that killed its fans.
May family, friends and all the club’s fans find comfort in this difficult time. 🖤🤍
— Sport Club Internacional (@SCInternacional) August 20, 2023
Grêmio regrets the tragic accident that occurred this Sunday, with Corinthians fans. We sympathize with the families of the victims, as well as with the other occupants of the vehicle. We wish the wounded a speedy recovery and strength for the Corinthian nation in this difficult time. 🤍
— Grêmio FBPA (@Gremio) August 20, 2023
Source: sportbuzz
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