Train Hits Backhoe in Alagoas, Brazil: Two Trapped

Train Collision in Rio Largo, Alagoas Leaves Two Trapped Rio Largo, Alagoas, Brazil – A train and backhoe collision near the Lourenço de Albuquerque station on June 9, 2025, left two men trapped under the overturned vehicle. Video footage shows the backhoe, carrying three men (two hanging from the sides), crossing the tracks when the train struck it. A spokesperson for the Companhia Brasileira de Trens Urbanos (CBTU) stated, "The backhoe operator disregarded all visual and audible warning signals." The condition of the injured men remains undisclosed. The incident highlights the dangers of ignoring safety regulations at railway crossings. Authorities are investigating the full circumstances of the accident.