A tragic bus accident in Brazil's Alagoas state has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 to 20 people, with the numbers varying slightly across different reports. According to 'The News Pakistan,' the bus was returning from a religious festival when it veered off the road and overturned, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 people, including four children. Al Jazeera corroborates this, noting that the state governor has declared three days of mourning in response to the tragedy. The accident occurred on the AL-220 highway in São José da Tapera, as reported by multiple sources including CNN Brasil and UOL, which both confirm that the bus was carrying around 60 passengers, predominantly religious pilgrims returning from Ceará.
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Bus Crash in Alagoas, Brazil Claims Nearly 20 Lives

A bus crash in Alagoas, Brazil, killed 16, including 4 children, during a religious festival return. The tragedy led to 3 days of mourning and raised concerns over road safety and emergency response.
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