A tragic incident has unfolded on a Brazilian highway, where approximately 30 lives have been lost in a devastating crash.

Local news outlets report that this heart-wrenching event was the result of a passenger bus colliding with a truck on the highway.

Authorities in South America have provided details, indicating that the crash took place on the Minas Gerais Stretch Road, which is located in the southeastern part of the country.

The fire department was quick to respond, with rescue operations launched to save as many lives as possible. Reports indicate that around 13 individuals were hastily taken to medical facilities in the vicinity of Teofilo Otoni city for urgent treatment.

The ill-fated bus was traveling from Sao Paulo, carrying nearly 45 passengers when the catastrophic incident occurred.

Officials addressed the situation on Saturday afternoon, explaining that all those affected had been taken from the wreckage. They also mentioned that a thorough investigation would follow to uncover additional details surrounding the cause of the tragedy.

The removal of victims from the site was completed by the afternoon, enabling a more comprehensive investigation to take place to ascertain the factors that led to this disaster.

Currently, footage circulating on the internet illustrates the intense blaze and devastation that ensued following the collision.