Feb 7 β€’ 22:25 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Ambulance transporting elderly woman involved in accident in Franca, SP

An 89-year-old woman died following an accident involving the ambulance transporting her to the hospital in Franca, Brazil.

An unfortunate accident occurred in Franca, SΓ£o Paulo, when an ambulance transporting an 89-year-old woman was involved in a collision on Saturday afternoon. The ambulance was en route to a private hospital when it collided with a parked pickup truck, and although the elderly patient tragically died, it remains unclear whether the cause of death was directly linked to the accident. Eyewitness accounts and security camera footage indicate that the accident happened around 1:30 PM, during rainy conditions that may have contributed to the incident.

Authorities believe that the ambulance may have aquaplaned due to the wet roads at the time of the accident. Reports suggest that another vehicle cut in front of the ambulance before the collision took place, raising questions about the factors leading to the crash. The elderly woman, who was living in an institutional care home, was being transported for medical treatment when this tragic event occurred.

Local law enforcement has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, and a forensic team has been dispatched to the scene to gather evidence. As further details emerge, the incident highlights the importance of road safety, particularly during adverse weather conditions, and the need for thorough investigations to clarify responsibility in such scenarios.

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