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Accident Involving Flamengo Fans Heading to Argentina Occurred This Monday (27th)

A bus carrying Flamengo fans to Argentina overturned this Monday (27th) on the Via Dutra, near the city of Barra Mansa, around 4:10 PM (Brasília time). Just a few hours after the incident, a video of the moment surfaced on social media.

HOW DID THE ACCIDENT HAPPEN?

With the road wet, the bus carrying Flamengo fans skidded, spun, and overturned, blocking the road. In total, there were 46 victims: 32 with minor injuries, ten considered moderate, and four serious. The forensic report on the cause of the accident will be completed in five days.

For the fans who were not injured, another bus was sent so the journey to Argentina could continue. It's worth noting that the distance from Rio de Janeiro to Avellaneda is approximately 2,650 kilometers. In other words, the group is only expected to arrive at the stadium on the day of the match, Wednesday (29th).

WHAT DID FLAMENGO SAY ABOUT THE ACCIDENT?

As soon as they learned of the accident, Flamengo published a statement expressing solidarity with the victims and said they were monitoring the situation. In addition, the club offered assistance to the fans who were on the bus that overturned this Monday (27th). See Mengão's statement below.

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