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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

21-year-old dies in motorcycle accident on BR-174 in Boa Vista

José Borges do Nascimento Filho, a 21-year-old man, died in a motorcycle collision with a car on BR-174 in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 01:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Works on BR-156 reveal vestiges of ancient civilizations in South Amapá

While paving the BR-156, vestiges of ancient civilizations have been uncovered in South Amapá, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health Secretary of a city in PI and six others injured after car overturns on BR-343

Seven people, including the municipal health secretary, were injured when a vehicle from the Amarante Health Department overturned on BR-343 due to heavy rain.

Feb 27 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traffic will be blocked on BR-101 in Maruim this Saturday; check changes

Traffic on km 76 of BR-101 in Maruim will be temporarily blocked this Saturday for the construction of a pedestrian overpass.

Feb 27 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BR-365, BR-452 and four other highways in the region have stop-and-go systems until Sunday; check the sections

Six highways in the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions of Brazil will be undergoing construction work until Sunday, implementing a stop-and-go traffic system for safer travel conditions.

Feb 27 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Four fugitives from the prison system in Sergipe killed in confrontation with police on BR-235 in Sergipe

Four fugitives were killed in a confrontation with police on a highway in Sergipe, Brazil, after allegedly planning homicides.

Feb 27 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

The BR Symphony Orchestra in Concert: An Auditory Experience with Vilde Frang

The concert by the BR Symphony Orchestra featured violinist Vilde Frang and notable performances of Mendelssohn and Bartók's works.

Feb 27 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fallen Tree Causes Road Closure on Rio-Santos in Angra dos Reis

A fallen tree due to heavy rains has caused a closure on the Rio-Santos highway in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, which has now been resolved as of Friday morning.

Feb 27 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus overturns on BR-364, leaving injured in Acre

A bus from Transacreana overturned on BR-364 in Acre, injuring several passengers but causing no fatalities.

Feb 27 • 12:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck is swept away by the current on BR-423 after heavy rains in the Agreste of PE; VIDEO

A truck was swept away by floodwaters on BR-423 in Jupi, Pernambuco, after heavy rains, but the driver was rescued unharmed.

Feb 27 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Firefighters rescue driver trapped in the wreckage on BR-251

Firefighters rescued a driver trapped in the wreckage of a vehicle after an accident on BR-251 in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meeting with the PRF defines the installation of equipment for pedestrian crossing on BR-116

A pedestrian access equipment will be installed on BR-116 in Feira de Santana after residents called for more safety in the area.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VLT works have beam launch near BR-324 and cause traffic changes in Salvador

The launch of beams for the VLT viaduct construction near BR-324 in Salvador is causing temporary traffic disruptions over the weekend.

Feb 26 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body found burned and tied up by the sides of BR-235 in Laranjeiras

A charred and bound body was discovered on the side of BR-235 in Laranjeiras, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Feb 26 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investment of over R$ 400 million in BR-364 optimizes grain harvest logistics

Over R$ 400 million has been invested in improving the BR-364 highway in Rondônia to enhance grain logistics for the 2025/26 harvest season.

Feb 26 • 18:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck overturns and completely blocks Fernão Dias Highway in Extrema, MG

A truck accident on the BR-381 in Extrema, Minas Gerais, completely blocked the highway, causing significant traffic delays and minor injuries to the driver.

Feb 26 • 10:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The largest construction site in the Northern region will receive investments of R$ 740 million

The company Nova 364 plans to invest R$ 740 million in the federal highway BR-364, connecting Vilhena to Porto Velho in Rondônia, focusing on improving grain transportation in the Northern Arc.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Couple who died in an accident on BR-020 planned a truck trip to the Northeast

João Carlos Napoli and Suelem Marques Santana Napoli, who died in a car and truck collision on BR-020, were planning a work trip to the Northeast of Brazil.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Camera on trailer captures accident involving truck on BR-040

A truck driver was injured in an accident on BR-040 in Congonhas, Central Minas, after trying to overtake another vehicle.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck catches fire at gas station on the banks of BR-356, in Itaperuna

A truck caught fire at a gas station in Itaperuna, Brazil, with no injuries reported and the cause of the fire unknown.

Feb 25 • 22:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EPR Litoral Pioneiro advances with definitive safety work in Serra do Mar

EPR Litoral Pioneiro initiates the final phase of construction for a permanent solution to slope instability on the BR-277 highway in Morretes, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toll on BR-101 will increase starting Friday (27) in ES; see new values

The toll rates on the BR-101 in Espírito Santo will increase by an average of 15.06% starting Friday, impacting all seven toll booths along the highway.

Feb 25 • 20:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after being hit by a van on a road in Bahia

A 47-year-old man died after being struck by a van on BR-415 in Bahia, Brazil, with the driver fleeing the scene.

Feb 25 • 19:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF arrests men and recovers stolen cargo vehicle parts on BR-251

Two men were arrested and electronic modules stolen from cargo vehicles were recovered on BR-251 in Montes Claros.

Feb 25 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF recovers stolen excavator in Mato Grosso during operation on BR-163 in Santarém

A stolen excavator was recovered by the Federal Highway Police in Santarém, Brazil, during an operation based on information from local police regarding its transport.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: PRF seizes more than 100 kg of marijuana in the trunk of a vehicle on BR-010, in Imperatriz

Over 100 kilograms of marijuana were seized by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil after two drivers failed to stop for a police check.

Feb 25 • 16:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section of BR-135 will be totally closed starting this Thursday (26); see guidelines

A section of the BR-135 highway in Bocaiuva, Brazil, will be completely closed for construction starting Thursday, affecting local traffic.

Feb 25 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Truck driver dies after losing control and crashing truck in a curve on the BR-116, in Padre Paraíso

A truck driver died after a severe accident involving two trucks on the BR-116 highway in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quilombolas block BR-210 in Amapá against land invasion

Members of the Quilombola community of Curralinho are protesting on BR-210 in Amapá due to unaddressed territorial demands.

Feb 25 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protest blocks a section and causes traffic congestion on BR-163 in Dourados

Protesters in Dourados, Brazil, blocked a section of the BR-163 highway demanding better safety measures, resulting in significant traffic congestion.

Feb 25 • 13:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes over 700 kg of drugs transported in truck cabin on BR-153 in Tocantins

A driver was arrested for drug trafficking on BR-153 in Araguaína, Tocantins, with over 700 kg of narcotics discovered in his truck cabin by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 25 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident between van and truck leaves 9 injured on the BR-020, in the DF

A collision between a van and a truck on the BR-020 highway in the Federal District injured nine people, with some requiring hospitalization.

Feb 25 • 10:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer suspected of hitting and killing vendor on BR-343 to face involuntary manslaughter charges, says delegate

A lawyer is suspected of causing the death of a vendor after his car veered off the road and struck her stall on BR-343, resulting in charges of involuntary manslaughter.

Feb 24 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Minibus with 22 students overturns on BR-010 in MA; one student was slightly injured

A minibus carrying 22 high school students from the Federal Institute of Maranhão overturned on BR-010, injuring one student slightly.

Feb 24 • 20:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver dies after car is crushed between truck and trailer on BR-163, in Santarém

A driver tragically lost his life in a crushing accident on BR-163 in Santarém, Brazil, while two others were injured and taken to a nearby hospital.

Feb 24 • 18:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after car leaves the track and hits a stall on the BR-343 in Piauí

A woman was killed when a car left the roadway and struck her stall along the BR-343 in Piauí, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 18:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF rescues homeless man in a risky situation on BR-104 after trip from Rio de Janeiro to Caruaru

A 36-year-old man was rescued by the Federal Highway Police in Caruaru, Brazil, after traveling from Rio de Janeiro in search of relatives, facing vulnerabilities along the way.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Couple who died in accident on BR-020 were returning from visiting relatives in Goiás, says friend

A couple from Alvorada do Norte, João Carlos and Suellem, tragically died in a road accident while traveling back home to Brasília from a visit to family in Goiás.

Feb 24 • 15:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Good Works & BR Symphony Orchestra: Charity Family Concert with Sir Simon Rattle

The article discusses a charity concert featuring Janáček's 'The Cunning Little Vixen' performed by the BR Symphony Orchestra, emphasizing its suitability for children despite its darker themes.

Feb 24 • 14:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after being hit by a truck on BR-232 in Caruaru; driver fled the scene

A 25-year-old woman named Diana Felix dos Santos Silva was killed after being struck by a truck that fled the scene on BR-232 in Caruaru, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: mother and ducklings rescued after being cornered on BR-101 in SC

A mother duck and her nine ducklings were rescued on BR-101 in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, after being cornered on the highway, posing a risk of being hit by vehicles.

Feb 24 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Third cyclist dies after being hit by a vehicle on BR highway in RS

Isac Emanuel Ribeiro da Silva, the third cyclist involved in a tragic accident in Três Coroas, Brazil, passed away after succumbing to his injuries.

Feb 24 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three die in accident on BR-316 between PI and PE; one of the victims was a municipal driver

Three people died in a serious accident on BR-316, including a municipal driver from Brazil.

Feb 24 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two men die in accidents on BR-101; both directions of the highway are congested

Two men died in separate accidents on BR-101 in Greater Recife, causing significant traffic congestion on both sides of the highway.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Truck driver arrested after being caught driving on the shoulder, showing signs of drunkenness and with 8 cans of beer on BR-290, in RS

A truck driver was arrested in Porto Alegre for driving under the influence, found on the shoulder of BR-290 with empty beer cans in the cab.

Feb 24 • 10:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Out-of-control truck hits bus stop on BR-040 in Greater BH

A driver was injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into a bus stop on BR-040 in Contagem, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Improvised bunk bed and vehicle without a tire: group caught traveling irregularly in a truck's cargo area on BR-282

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

Feb 23 • 22:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three people die in collision between truck and car on BR-110 in RN

A tragic road collision on BR-110 in Brazil resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left another severely injured.

Feb 23 • 22:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist dies after colliding head-on with a truck on BR-158 in southern Pará

A motorcyclist was killed after a head-on collision with a truck on BR-158 in southern Pará, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BR-495 is completely closed after a crack splits the road in half on the Teresópolis-Itaipava

The BR-495 highway in Brazil has been completely closed to ensure driver safety after significant cracks and subsidence were discovered on the road, particularly at kilometer 23.

Feb 23 • 18:36 UTC

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