Tragic Accident in Mauá: Woman Killed in Bus Hit-and-Run, Body Left for Hours Sparks Outrage

In a horrific incident on March 13, 2025, a woman was fatally struck by a bus in Mauá, Brazil, on Avenida Benedita Franco da Veiga. The unidentified victim, en route to work, was crushed in the early morning collision near Chiquita Bakery in the Feital neighborhood. Her lifeless body remained on the scene until nearly noon, fueling anger among residents and family members. The delay in removal highlights Mauá’s ongoing lack of a local Medical Legal Institute (IML), forcing reliance on Santo André’s facilities. Authorities are investigating the gruesome tragedy, which has reignited debates over public safety and infrastructure failures.