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Seven fans of the club died after the bus they were on overturned on the Fernão Dias highway
Corinthians made himself available to the family members of fans who are victims of accidents in the early hours of this Sunday 20. According to the club’s council, the families will be able to count on support in the expenses for the transfer of the bodies and the vigil. Seven people died after the bus they were on overturned on the Fernão Dias highway (BR-381). The vehicle was taking 43 fans back to Sao Paulo after Corinthians faced Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte.
It has not been confirmed whether there will be a collective vigil ceremony. Shortly after news of the incident broke, the club issued a statement regretting the incident. “Corinthians sympathizes with the families of the deceased fans and remains available to support them, as well as the other victims of the accident and the authorities involved in the rescue and investigation of the facts”.
The Sport Club Corinthians Paulista expresses its regret for the victims of the accident that occurred earlier this Sunday (20), on the Fernão Dias highway, involving the bus carrying the fans who were in Belo Horizonte to support the team during the match against Cruzeiro, in… pic.twitter.com/3vCQr63Oai
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) August 20, 2023
The president of the Deliberative Council of the Corinthians, Alexandre Husni, also regretted the incident with fatal casualties. “Today is one of those days when the word, this precious and powerful tool that we use every day to express our ideas and feelings, becomes practically useless,” Hunsi wrote, also hinting at possible aid to victims and families.
“Faced with such imponderable surprises of fate, we have no choice but to express our deepest condolences to the families of the fatal victims and stand at the disposal of their families and all those involved in such an unfortunate event, which we regret deeply”.
Vanderlei Luxembourg, coach of Corinthians, has released a video in solidarity with those involved in the incident. “Accident that makes the whole nation very sad. I sympathize with family members and people who have come and gone. The sadness affects us. People travel, want to be with their team and all Suddenly the accident comes and it makes me very sad,” the coach said.
