Feb 8 • 14:16 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Three people die and another is seriously injured after a car overturned and hit a tree in Bahia

Three people have died and another has been seriously injured in a car accident that occurred in Camaçari, Bahia, when their vehicle overturned and crashed into a tree.

A tragic accident took place in Camaçari, Bahia, where three individuals lost their lives, and one person was seriously injured after their car overturned and collided with a tree. The incident occurred on Sunday morning around 9 AM, on the BA-099 highway, famously known as Estrada do Coco. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and emergency rescuers had to use equipment from the Corpo de Bombeiros to extract the bodies from the vehicle wreckage.

Police have reported that the accident involved a car rollover, resulting in the immediate fatalities of the three passengers. The lone survivor was airlifted to a nearby hospital; however, further details regarding their health condition have not been disclosed. The police authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident to understand how it occurred and whether any external factors contributed to the tragic outcome.

This unfortunate event not only highlights the dangers of road travel but also raises questions about road safety measures in the region. As authorities work through the investigation, community members will be left mourning the loss of life and hoping for the recovery of the survivor. Such incidents remind us of the fragility of life and the importance of adhering to safety regulations while on the road.

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