Accident between two pickup trucks causes one death and leaves three injured on BR-080
A collision between two pickup trucks on BR-080 in Niquelândia resulted in one fatality and three injuries.
Pursuit on the BR-381 ends in crash and arrest after driver goes the wrong way in Governador Valadares
Two men were arrested after leading police on a dangerous chase in the wrong lane on Brazil's BR-381.
Sweetheart of the Roads: Teen with Cerebral Palsy Gains Network of Support from Truck Drivers in MG
A 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has found love and support from truck drivers on the BR-116 highway in Muriaé, Brazil, transforming his life during the pandemic.
Crossing over the Autaz Mirim River on BR-319 is halted for three days for bridge reconstruction works
The crossing over the Autaz Mirim River on BR-319 in Amazonas will be closed for three days for bridge reconstruction, impacting river traffic in the area.
Entrance to Cidade Satélite on BR-101 has Closure for Sanitation Work
The access road to Cidade Satélite in the Pitimbu neighborhood will be closed for a month due to sanitation works by the Companhia de Águas e Esgotos do Rio Grande do Norte.
Accident between truck and pickup leaves 3 dead and 4 injured on BR-282 in Chapecó
A tragic accident involving a truck and a pickup in Chapecó results in three fatalities and four injuries.
Did you see? Rain causes flooding in Buriticupu, accident with trailers on BR-135, and other news of the week on g1 MA
A summary of key news from G1 Maranhão for the week of March 15 to 21, including rain-related flooding, illegal cockfighting, and a trailer accident.
BR-251 is closed in both directions after an accident between two trucks
An accident involving two trucks has closed the BR-251 in both directions in Francisco Sá, Brazil, with emergency services on-site and no timeline for reopening the road.
Driver arrested with ammunition hidden in the engine and under the car seat on BR-251; VIDEO
A 32-year-old driver was arrested for illegally carrying restricted-use ammunition hidden in his vehicle on BR-251 in Montes Claros, Brazil.
Car overturns on BR-104 in Caruaru and leaves couple injured; VIDEO shows accident
A car overturned on BR-104 in Caruaru, Brazil, leaving a couple injured, with the incident recorded by security cameras.
Penitential Walk Alters Traffic in Avenues of Campina Grande and on BR-104
The 25th Penitential Walk will cause traffic disruptions in Campina Grande as participants march from the Cathedral to Lagoa Seca on Sunday morning.
Drivers die in collision between bitrem truck and flatbed truck on BR-251, Salinas
Two drivers were killed in an accident involving a bitrem truck and a flatbed truck on BR-251 in Salinas, Brazil.
Tolls on BR-116 increase in Leopoldina, Laranjal, and São Francisco do Glória; see new values
Tolls for vehicles on BR-116 in the state of Minas Gerais have increased, affecting drivers in Leopoldina, Laranjal, and São Francisco do Glória.
Motorcycle collides head-on with truck, killing rider and passenger on BR-101 in Linhares
Two people were killed in a severe accident on BR-101 in Linhares, Espírito Santo, when a motorcycle collided head-on with a truck during an overtaking maneuver.
Did you see? Death of couple on BR-116, scammers impersonate city officials, and Ney Matogrosso's show rescheduled
A couple tragically died in a car accident on BR-116 in Leopoldina while scammers posed as city health agents in Juiz de Fora.
Bus hits ambulance and leaves three injured on highway in Cuiabá
Three people were injured when a bus collided with the rear of an ambulance on BR-364 in Cuiabá.
Lula says Brazil owns Petrobras and criticizes the privatization of BR amid rising oil prices
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended Petrobras's role and criticized the past privatization of BR Distribuidora as a barrier to controlling rising diesel prices in Brazil.
Heavy rain causes crater and blocks BR-153 in the interior of SP due to risk of landslides
Heavy rains have caused significant erosion along BR-153 in São Paulo, leading to a blockage of this crucial highway due to safety concerns over potential landslides.
Video: Cow is hurled after being hit by a car on BR-356, in São João da Barra
A cow was thrown into the air after being hit by a car on the BR-356 road in São João da Barra, Brazil, with the incident captured on video and raising concerns about animal welfare and road safety.
VIDEO: Truck overturns on BR-262 and beer load is spread across the road in MS
A truck accident involving a load of beer drew attention on BR-262 in Brazil, with no injuries reported.
VIDEO: Uncontrolled truck with no driver crashes into restaurant on the banks of BR-040 in MG
An unmanned truck crashed into a restaurant on the banks of BR-040 in João Pinheiro, Brazil, causing structural damage but no injuries.
Collision between truck and trailer blocks BR-267 and leaves driver injured
A collision between a truck and trailer on BR-267 in Guarará resulted in the injury of one driver and the blockage of traffic.
Protesters block BR-163 in both directions, causing kilometers of congestion
A protest by the Landless Workers' Movement (MST) has completely blocked BR-163 in Campo Grande, resulting in significant traffic congestion.
Couple who died on the road shared a passion for motorcycles and travel: 'My companion on two wheels'
A couple from Itajaí, Brazil, tragically died in a motorcycle accident on the BR-153 highway while traveling together.
Accident blocks BR-101 at Morro do Boi in SC
A serious accident involving multiple trucks and passenger vehicles blocked the BR-101 highway in Itapema, Santa Catarina, causing significant traffic delays.
Accident on BR-290, near Grêmio Arena, leaves one driver dead in Porto Alegre
A collision on BR-290 near Grêmio Arena in Porto Alegre resulted in the death of a 68-year-old driver.
Court convicts man caught with nearly half a kilogram of gold on BR-174 in Roraima
A man was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for illegally transporting nearly half a kilogram of gold, valued at R$ 123,500, which was confiscated during a police chase.
Passenger dies after truck crashes and catches fire on Goiás highway
A 22-year-old passenger died after the truck he was in crashed into another truck and caught fire on the BR-153 highway in Goiás.
Truck loaded with cattle overturns on BR-116 in Muriaé
A truck carrying 28 cattle overturned on the BR-116 highway in Muriaé, causing minor injuries to the driver but no fatalities among the animals.
VIDEO: motorcyclist falls and is dragged by floodwater on BR-262 during heavy rain in ES
A motorcyclist was dragged by floodwater on BR-262 in Venda Nova do Imigrante, Espírito Santo, following heavy rains that caused significant flooding across the region.
Driver dies after truck overturns on BR-424 in Garanhuns: VIDEO
A truck overturning on BR-424 in Garanhuns resulted in the death of the driver, Carlos André Bernardo da Silva, who succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital.
Accident involving two trucks and a motorcycle leaves one dead and three injured on BR-393, in Barra do Piraí
One person has died and three others were injured in a traffic accident involving two trucks and a motorcycle on the BR-393 highway in Barra do Piraí, Brazil.
Civil Police incinerates over one ton of drugs that were seized on BR-230, in Balsas
The Civil Police of Maranhão incinerated over one ton of seized drugs in Balsas as part of a rapid response to combat drug trafficking.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with a truck on BR-020 in the Federal District
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a truck on the BR-020 highway in the Federal District of Brazil.
VIDEO: Forró Singer Turns Traffic Jam into Improvised Show on MG Highway
Brazilian forró singer Guilherme Silva entertained fellow travelers with an impromptu performance during a traffic jam on BR-040 in Minas Gerais.
Passenger carrying drugs pretends to be asleep as police enter bus on BR-135
A 20-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking after he pretended to be asleep upon police inspection of a bus on BR-135, where a significant quantity of illegal substances was discovered in his belongings.
Police identify couple who died in accident on BR-153 in the interior of SP
A motorcycle and car collision resulted in the deaths of a couple on BR-153, with a third person suffering severe injuries.
Pickup driver dies in an accident with three trucks on BR-163 in MT
A 66-year-old pickup driver died in an accident involving three trucks on BR-163 in Sinop, Brazil.
Driver dies after collision between two trucks on BR-070 in MT
A driver lost his life after being trapped in the wreckage of his truck following a collision with another cargo vehicle on BR-070 in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
'Crack' in bridge structure on BR-376 worries drivers in Paraná
A crack in the bridge structure on BR-376 in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, has raised safety concerns among drivers, although the responsible company assures that the bridge is stable and safe.
Two men steal belongings from truck driver killed in accident on BR-135; one of them was arrested
Two men were arrested for stealing the belongings of a truck driver who died in an accident on BR-135 in Montes Claros, Brazil.
Accident between a beverage truck and a trailer leaves man dead on BR-116 in Itambacuri
A man died in a collision involving a beverage truck and a trailer on BR-116 in Itambacuri, Brazil.
Elderly man riding a bicycle on BR-251 dies after being hit by a vehicle
A 60-year-old cyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle on BR-251 near Francisco Sá, with the details of the accident still being investigated by authorities.
Woman flees police on BR-259 with teenager and baby in the car and is arrested with 175 bars of marijuana
A woman was arrested for drug trafficking after fleeing from highway police in Brazil while transporting a teenager and a baby in her vehicle.
Truck hits the rear of a car, overturns, and driver dies on BR-251
A truck driver died and another person was injured in an accident involving a truck and a car on BR-251 in Brazil.
Motorcyclist couple dies in head-on collision with car on BR-153 in Marília
A tragic accident on the BR-153 highway in Marília, Brazil, resulted in the deaths of a motorcyclist couple after a head-on collision with a car.
Accident involving four vehicles leaves truck driver dead on BR-135, in Montes Claros
An accident on BR-135 in Montes Claros involving four vehicles resulted in the death of a truck driver and injuries to four others.
Suspects investigated for fraud in public contest are arrested by the PRF on BR-316 in Ouricuri
Two men suspected of involvement in a fraud related to a military police public contest in Tocantins were arrested by federal highway police in Ouricuri, Pernambuco.
Criminals set up barricades on BR-135 and loot truckloads in São Luís
Criminals have been setting up barricades on the BR-135 in São Luís, looting truckloads of agricultural goods, creating fear among drivers.
PRF seizes 2,500 canisters of lança-perfume and other drugs on BR-116, in MG
The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized a significant amount of drugs, including 2,500 canisters of lança-perfume, during a traffic stop in Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais.