A tragic accident occurred on Saturday, where a couple and their 10-year-old daughter were killed on BR-174 in Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas. The family was waiting at a bus stop on the side of the highway when multiple vehicles were involved in a collision nearby. Witnesses reported that a prior incident had occurred between a passenger car and a pickup truck, which led to a dangerous situation as the vehicles remained on the road without proper signaling.

As a result of the first accident, another pickup truck attempted to avoid the cars, steering left to evade a collision with an oncoming vehicle. Unfortunately, the driver lost control and veered off the road, striking the family at the bus stop. Emergency services, including the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) and the Fire Department, were dispatched to the scene, but the family was pronounced dead at the site, unable to survive their injuries.

This incident underscores issues surrounding road safety on Brazilian highways, particularly the need for better traffic regulations and systems to prevent accidents. With the increasing number of vehicles on the road and incidents of reckless driving, local authorities must address these concerns earnestly to ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike, avoiding tragedies such as this in the future.