On Easter Sunday, a day filled with faith and reflection in a Recife neighborhood of Pernambuco, Brazil, turned tragic.
A public transport bus crashed into a group of Catholic Easter procession participants in the Marcos Freire neighborhood of Jabotao dos Guararapes.
The accident resulted in at least four fatalities and twenty injuries, casting a pall over the celebration.
Following the incident, the driver fled, leaving behind chaos and sorrow. Authorities have since identified him, initiating a manhunt.
Initial investigations by the local government point to a possible brake failure as the cause, sparking further scrutiny of public transport safety.
The procession, which had drawn hundreds, was organized by the Church of Perpetual Help to commemorate Easter’s solemnity.
However, the celebration was abruptly halted by the bus’s intrusion, leaving the community in shock.
Footage aired by Globo television showed the devastating aftermath, underscoring the event’s severity.
This calamity has not only grieved the victims’ families but also raised serious concerns about public safety and emergency preparedness.