21 Dec 2024 | 03:05 PM UTC
Brazil: Officials close BR-116 Highway near Teofilo Otoni due to road incident Dec. 21
Officials close BR-116 Highway near Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, after major road incident Dec. 21.
Ground transport disruptions are likely near Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais State, on Dec. 21 as officials closed the BR-166 Highway. The closure started after a major road incident involving a truck, a bus, and a car resulted in a fire. At least 22 people were killed, and another 13 were hospitalized. Officials have not provided a specific timeframe for the reopening of the highway.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence in the vicinity of the incident until the cleanup operation is complete and the highway has reopened to traffic. Nearby roads are likely to have more traffic than usual.
Avoid the site of the crash until authorities give the all-clear and vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the vicinity of the incident and related transport disruptions. Allow extra time to travel if operating in the affected area. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
