The Minas Gerais fire department, which responded to the scene, said 13 others were taken to hospitals near the city of Teofilo Otoni.

The bus had reportedly departed from Sao Paulo and was carrying 45 passengers. 

Authorities said Saturday afternoon that all victims had been removed from the site and an investigation would determine the cause of the accident.

Witnesses told rescue teams that the bus blew a tire, causing the driver to lose control and collide with a truck.