Elderly Woman Injured After Being Struck by Bus in South Zone of Porto Alegre, Brazil

An elderly woman was injured after being struck by a city bus while disembarking in the Cavalhada neighborhood in the South Zone of Porto Alegre, Brazil. The incident occurred as she was getting off the vehicle when it reportedly began moving before she had fully exited.

According to reports, the driver failed to ensure the passenger had safely disembarked and did not properly check the mirrors before pulling away. As a result, the woman lost her balance and fell onto the roadway, and her left leg was run over by the rear wheel of the bus.

Witnesses immediately rushed to assist the injured woman. Residents in the area expressed concern, stating that similar incidents have occurred previously and calling for stricter safety measures in public transportation.

The victim received medical attention following the accident. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine responsibility and prevent similar cases in the future.