On Saturday morning, a serious rollover accident occurred in Pombal, Paraíba, when a vehicle lost control and overturned, leading to the unfortunate death of one passenger and injuries to six others. The victim, identified as Edivar Ribeiro Lins, was not wearing a seatbelt, which contributed to his being ejected from the car during the accident. The local police reported that the crash took place on the BR-230, near the São Domingos intersection.

The incident involved a total of seven individuals in the vehicle at the time, including five adults and two children. Following the accident, emergency services (Samu) quickly responded and transported the injured parties to both the Regional Hospital of Pombal and the Regional Hospital of Sousa for medical attention. However, the current condition of the survivors has not been publicly disclosed, leaving their families and the community anxious for updates.

This tragic event highlights the critical issue of seatbelt use during vehicle travel. Seatbelts are known to significantly reduce the risk of fatal injuries in car accidents, and the absence of this safety measure in this case contributed to the loss of life. Local authorities may use this incident as an opportunity to raise awareness about road safety and the importance of using seatbelts, especially in areas where traffic accidents are prevalent.