In the early hours of Thursday (19), a severe car accident on BR-116 between Campanário and Frei Inocêncio in Leste Minas Gerais resulted in the death of one driver and injuries to seven others. Emergency services, including the Fire Brigade and Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu), responded to reports of victims trapped in the wreckage. Upon arrival, they found two severely damaged vehicles and began attending to the injured right away.

The accident involved two cars: one traveling from Governador Valadares and the other from Trancoso, Bahia, heading towards Ipatinga. The collision caused critical injuries to several of the occupants, with rescue teams working quickly to assist the victims. The nature of the accident emphasizes the potential dangers on Brazilian highways, especially during hours when visibility may be compromised. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash to understand its causes.

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of road safety in Brazil, particularly in regions where traffic volumes are high and highway conditions may vary. The loss of life in such incidents not only affects families and communities but also brings attention to the need for improved road safety measures and public awareness campaigns to prevent similar accidents in the future.