Flamengo Fans Bus Involved in Accident en Route to Argentina

A bus carrying Flamengo fans, en route to Buenos Aires, overturned on the highway near Barra Mansa. There are reported injuries, according to Globo.

Rescue teams from the operations center, firefighting services, and the federal road police have arrived at the scene. According to police reports, 16 individuals were injured.

«The Flamengo Football Club has been informed about the accident involving the bus transporting fans to Buenos Aires and has reached out to the mayor of Barra Mansa, Luis Furlani, who promptly provided the municipal hospital for assisting the injured. The club is also in contact with the Fire Department’s main command and is directly coordinating with the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department, monitoring all actions at the scene. We are continuing to keep an eye on the situation,» the club stated in an official announcement.

The bus was headed to Buenos Aires, where Flamengo is scheduled to face Racing on October 30 in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores.