A devastating head-on crash on Brazil’s BR-251 highway in Grão Mogol, Minas Gerais, has left at least 9 people dead and 12 injured. A van carrying workers returning home collided with a truck, reportedly after a lane invasion linked to driver fatigue, according to early police investigations.
Among the victims was a beloved regional singer, whose music touched thousands across Brazil, turning the tragedy into a national moment of grief.
Emergency crews worked through the night to rescue survivors trapped in the wreckage, while hospitals treat multiple patients in serious condition. Authorities continue investigating the cause of the crash.
The accident has reignited urgent calls for better highway safety on BR-251, known for frequent and deadly collisions.
