Flamengo fans' group issues statement on bus crash to Argentina | OneFootball

Accident occurred on the afternoon of this Monday (27), in Rio de Janeiro

A bus carrying Flamengo fans to Argentina overturned this Monday (27), on Via Dutra, near Barra Mansa. Following the incident, Nação 12, the organized fan group of Mengão, issued a statement to update the situation.

CHECK OUT THE STATEMENT FROM NAÇÃO 12:

“Unfortunately, the bus carrying Nação 12 fans to Argentina had an accident this afternoon, on Via Dutra, near Barra Mansa. All members of the fan group and other fans present on the bus are well.

Some suffered injuries and were taken to Santa Casa de Barra Mansa, but no one is in life-threatening condition. All necessary care is being taken to ensure they are attended to as soon as possible and also to facilitate their return to Rio de Janeiro.”

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?

A bus carrying Flamengo fans overturned on Via Dutra, leaving some members injured due to the situation. According to the official statement from Nação 12, there were no fatalities and they are now awaiting authorities for the care and recovery of those involved.

Those involved in the accident departed from Rio de Janeiro on the afternoon of this Monday (27) with the intention of reaching Argentina on the day of the match, Wednesday (29). However, due to the situation, they are not expected to continue their journey to Avellaneda.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS. RACING?

Thus, Flamengo will face Racing this Wednesday (29), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Presidente Perón Stadium, for the semifinal of the Copa Libertadores. Thus, Coluna do Fla provides all the information about the match.

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