Bus, cars crash in Rio's Marcello Alencar Tunnel

g1.globo.com (Portuguese)

A collision involving a bus and two cars occurred in the Marcello Alencar Tunnel in Rio de Janeiro, causing significant traffic delays. Two lanes were closed as emergency services responded to the scene. The accident, which happened Tuesday evening, involved one car ending up on top of another in front of the bus. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and authorities are still assessing if there are any injuries. This incident is one of several reported accidents across Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, including a fatal crash on the Elevado das Bandeiras. Other incidents involved motorcycles, trucks, and multiple vehicles.


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