Feb 13 • 12:15 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

VIDEO: driver dies after tow truck slips and hits a trailer on BR-364 in MT

A 57-year-old man died in a collision involving a tow truck and a trailer on the BR-364 highway in Várzea Grande, Brazil, during heavy rain.

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday, October 12, on the BR-364 highway in Várzea Grande, a metropolitan area of Cuiabá, Brazil. Valdeci Rodrigues dos Santos, a 57-year-old driver, lost his life when his tow truck slipped on the wet road, veered into oncoming traffic, and collided with a trailer. The incident, reported to have happened around 5:26 PM at kilometer 457, is under investigation by the local police. The weather at the time of the accident was reported to be rainy, leading to slippery road conditions which contributed to the vehicle losing control. Footage from the road's security cameras captured the moment of the crash, showing the tow truck losing traction as it transported a pickup truck, subsequently crashing into the trailer traveling in the opposite direction. The impact caused the trailer to overturn and tumble into a ravine alongside the road, emphasizing the chaos of the scenario. This unfortunate event highlights the dangers of driving in adverse weather conditions and raises awareness about the importance of road safety measures. Authorities are likely to conduct further investigations to ascertain the precise causes of the accident and to encourage drivers to exercise caution while driving in similar conditions to prevent future tragedies.

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