Five military school students die in van accident in Goiás
Five students from the 5 de Janeiro Military Police State College, in Sanclerlândia, in the state of Goiás, died in an accident involving a school van and a trailer loaded with cattle on the GO-518 state highway, between the municipalities of Buriti de Goiás and Córrego do Ouro, on Monday night (1).
In total, 13 people were injured, all of them occupants of the school van. Of these, eight were rescued and taken by SAMU teams to Sanclerlândia.
The five fatal victims were found dead trapped in the wreckage. The bodies were transported by the IML (Legal Medical Institute) to São Luís de Montes Belos.
There is no information about the health status of those rescued. According to the Fire Department, the accident occurred after the vehicle in which the students were riding collided with the back of the trailer that was stopped on the road.
The location was isolated and the Scientific Police were called to carry out the investigation.
Mourning
The 5 de Janeiro Military Police State College published a note on social media regretting what happened. "May the memories, smiles and bonds built remain alive in the memory and hearts of our community", he wrote.
In addition, the Municipal Department of Education of Sanclerlândia, through the city hall, informed that all classes in the municipal network were suspended this Tuesday (2) in respect for the tragedy that occurred with the students. See:
Note published by the municipal administration on social media. - Social media/Sanclerlândia City Hall
Governor Daniel Vilela (MDB) also spoke on social media.
"I received with great sadness the news of the serious accident that occurred in the early evening of this Monday (1st), on GO-518, between the municipalities of Sanclerlândia and Córrego do Ouro, which resulted in the death of five students from the state education network, students from the 5 de Janeiro Military Police State College, in Sanclerlândia. At this very difficult time, I sympathize with their families, friends, teachers and the entire school community. The departure of these young people leaves Goiás in mourning", wrote.
See note from the State Military Police College 5 de Janeiro in full:
"The State Military Police College of Goiás - CEPMG 5 de Janeiro expresses its deepest regret for the tragic accident that occurred on June 1st, which killed students from our school community.
In this moment of immense pain, we unite in solidarity with family, friends, colleagues and educators, sharing the suffering caused by this irreparable loss. The early departure of these children who carried dreams, talents and life projects leaves a void that is impossible to measure. May God grant comfort, strength and serenity to all who face this time of grief. May the memories, smiles and bonds built remain alive in the memory and hearts of our community.
In respect for the memory of the students and in support of the bereaved families, CEPMG 5 de Janeiro offers its most sincere condolences and reaffirms its unity in the face of this painful circumstance."
*Under the supervision of Carolina Figueiredo
Source: CNN