On the night of Friday, October 6, five individuals sustained injuries in a serious car accident on BR-459, near kilometer 25, in Caldas, Minas Gerais. The crash, which involved a head-on collision between two vehicles, resulted in one victim becoming trapped inside a car. Emergency responders from the EPR Sul de Minas were the first to arrive on the scene and began addressing the situation before the arrival of the firefighters.

Upon their arrival, the firefighters assisted in safely extracting the trapped victim from the vehicle and provided pre-hospital care. This individual was subsequently transported to the Santa Casa de Misericórdia in Poços de Caldas for further treatment. Meanwhile, the other four victims received assistance from a municipal ambulance as well as bystanders, who helped transport them to various healthcare facilities throughout the region, ensuring that all the injured received timely medical attention.

The incident highlights the ongoing dangers of driving on Brazilian highways, particularly in rural areas where traffic accidents are common. The response from emergency services appears to have been swift and effective, demonstrating the importance of having well-coordinated rescue operations in place for road accidents. As the investigation into the cause of the collision continues, the local community is likely to reflect on the safety measures needed to prevent such tragedies in the future.