PETROLINA, PERNAMBUCO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 10, 2026 Tragic traffic accident occurred around 7 p.m. on BR-428 highway near the Nilo Coelho irrigation project in the rural area of Petrolina, Brazil. A bus struck a woman traveling along the road, who died at the scene as a result of the collision.
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- Ana Carolina Silva
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- The bus
The victim was identified as Ana Carolina Silva, also known by the nickname Carol. She lived in the Núcleo 10 area. The accident occurred at kilometer 176 of the highway, near the Núcleo 11 area, between the Federal Highway Police (PRF) post and the aforementioned agricultural settlement.
By the time police officers arrived at the scene, the bus driver was no longer there. However, he later went to the police station on his own. He explained that he had left the scene because he was psychologically shaken by the incident and feared being attacked by onlookers. He underwent a breathalyzer test, which did not detect any alcohol.
The driver subsequently gave a statement to police. Further investigative procedures are expected to clarify the circumstances of the accident and determine any potential responsibility for causing it.
