Feb 16 β€’ 14:19 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Driver injured after crashing car against concrete barrier on Via Dutra in Resende

A driver was injured after crashing his car into a concrete barrier on the Via Dutra highway in Resende, Brazil, on Sunday.

On Sunday, a car accident on the Via Dutra highway in Resende, Brazil, resulted in serious injuries for the driver who crashed into a concrete barrier at km 310 heading towards SΓ£o Paulo. The incident prompted a swift response from CCR RioSP, the company responsible for the highway, who dispatched a rescue team to the scene. The injured individual was transported to the Hospital de EmergΓͺncia in Resende for urgent medical care.

The accident caused temporary disruptions in the traffic flow, as emergency services worked to assist the injured driver and clear the area. As a result, some lanes were blocked during the emergency response, but traffic was subsequently restored to normal shortly afterward. The news outlet G1 has followed up with the hospital for updates on the driver's condition as they wait for more information from medical personnel.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety within the region, especially on busy highways like Via Dutra, which sees high volumes of traffic. The swift reaction from the highway management and emergency services underscores the importance of prompt responses in mitigating the impacts of road accidents and ensuring that injured individuals receive timely care.

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