On the night of Tuesday, October 10, a car accident involving two vehicles occurred on the Rio-Santos Highway in Angra dos Reis, a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The incident took place at kilometer 481, heading towards Rio de Janeiro in the neighborhood of Sapinhatuba 3. Emergency services reported that both men sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision.

According to the Fire Department, one of the victims refused medical assistance while the other was transported to the Municipal Hospital of Japuíba for further evaluation. At this time, the authorities have not disclosed the identities of the injured or specific details about how the accident occurred, leaving many questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The G1 news outlet has reached out to the hospital to obtain an update on the condition of the hospitalized man and is awaiting a response. The accident adds to ongoing concerns about road safety on the busy Rio-Santos Highway, which is frequented by both locals and tourists traveling along the scenic coastal route.