BRT bus falls in the West Zone of Rio | Rio de Janeiro

Firefighters from the Guaratiba barracks were called at 7:46 pm to provide assistance on Avenida das Américas, between the Mato Alto and Embrapa stations, in the West Zone of Rio.

Teams from the Military Police, from 27 BPM, were also dispatched to provide support on site. CET-Rio also reported that the region faces arrests towards Santa Cruz due to the accident, and the Operations Center added that Dom João VI Avenue is blocked by the accident.

At 8 pm there was still no official confirmation, but images recorded at the scene showed injuries at the scene. BRT circulation was stopped.

The mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes, which announced on March 3 that it would take over the city’s BRT system within four weeks, said it was following the incident through the Operations Center.

Firefighters from five barracks help in the rescue

According to the press office of the Fire Department, men from the Campo Grande, Santa Cruz, Sepetiba and Barra da Tijuca barracks are supporting their colleagues in Guaratiba in helping the victims of the accident. There are not any yet information on how many are injured or if there are deaths at the scene.

TO Municipal Secretary of Health He said that he is aware of the fact and that he will take stock of the victims and in which health units they will be rescued.

TO concessionaire that manages the BRT it has not yet manifested itself, as has the Municipal Secretary of Transportation.