A tragic car accident occurred in Cuiabá, Brazil, early Saturday morning, claiming the lives of a 24-year-old driver named Carlos Eduardo Silva and a female passenger, whose identity has yet to be confirmed. The incident took place on Avenida Palmiro Paes de Barros, where it was reported that the driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to veer off the road, overturn and tumble into a lake below.

In addition to the fatalities, three other passengers in the car, consisting of two women and one man, sustained injuries and were promptly rescued by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) and transported to the Municipal Hospital of Cuiabá (HMC). While the health status of the injured individuals has not been disclosed, the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, especially since it was noted that another driver involved in the incident fled the scene following the overturning of the vehicle.

The local police, investigating the case, are pursuing leads to identify the fleeing driver. This incident has raised concerns over road safety in Cuiabá, as it highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the need for increased awareness and enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.