Feb 10 • 20:15 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man dies after being hit by a train in Salto

A 43-year-old man died after being struck by a train in Salto, Brazil, despite the conductor's efforts to alert him.

In a tragic incident early Monday, a 43-year-old man was killed after being hit by a train in Salto, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The event occurred on Sorocaba Street, where local authorities reported that the train conductor attempted to warn the man. He sounded the horn and activated the emergency brakes as he saw the victim on the tracks, but unfortunately, these measures were not enough to prevent the collision.

Emergency services were called to the scene; however, despite their immediate response, the man succumbed to his injuries shortly after the accident. The incident has led to an official report being filed with the local police station as a case of a train-related accident. Eyewitness accounts and the conductor's statements will likely be key in understanding the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

This incident raises concerns regarding safety measures on the train lines and the overall awareness of pedestrians in the area. While train safety protocols are in place, this event emphasizes the need for continued education to prevent future accidents and ensure higher vigilance around railway tracks, especially in urbanized areas like Salto.

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