Brazil: Traffic disruptions likely in Rio de Janeiro following traffic collision Sept. 21

Traffic disruptions are ongoing in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro as officials respond to a traffic collision on Sept. 21. A bus crashed against a pillar of the Gasometro Viaduct in the Sao Cristovao area, not far from the Novo Rio Bus Station, injuring at least 66 people. Emergency services are responding to the incident, and officials are on site to assess the viaduct's infrastructural damage. Public transport in the area is also being disrupted.

A heightened security presence will likely be in the area in the coming hours. Authorities may close additional nearby roads to facilitate the response. Traffic congestion is likely in surrounding areas, and disruptions to public bus services are likely.