Between February 12 and 17, during the Carnival festivities, Manaus witnessed a significant surge in traffic-related incidents, with 537 individuals requiring medical attention due to accidents, as reported by the Amazonas State Health Department (SES-AM). The statistics indicated that motorcycles were prominently involved, with 342 of the cases being motorcyclists, while others included 24 car drivers and 14 pedestrians who were hit. Altogether, there were 157 additional cases linked to various traffic occurrences.

The distribution of emergency cases varied over the six-day celebration, with the highest number of accidents reported on Monday, February 15, when 96 incidents occurred. The city’s 25 emergency care units were operational around the clock to accommodate the influx of patients. The SES-AM medical post specifically catered to the samba school parades and carnival block parties, managing to provide 39 medical attentions during these festivities.

Looking ahead, the health services will resume operations on February 20 and 21 during the upcoming Carnaboi festival, indicating that the state remains vigilant in ensuring public health and safety, especially during large gatherings that often coincide with increased risks of accidents. This report highlights the urgent need for enhanced traffic safety measures during such events in Manaus.