A tragic incident occurred in Juiz de Fora when a 55-year-old woman was hit by a train while crossing the railway track at a pedestrian crossing on Avenida Rio Branco. The accident took place on the morning of Wednesday, February 18, and the woman, identified as Silvia Domingos, was subsequently buried on Thursday morning at the city’s municipal cemetery. Family members expressed their grief on social media, sharing condolences in memory of the deceased.

The railway company MRS Logística, responsible for the railway line, stated that the victim crossed the tracks recklessly. They indicated that the train's engineer attempted to apply the emergency brakes but was unable to prevent the collision. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding pedestrian safety in areas where railway crossings are present, as well as the responsibilities of both railway companies and pedestrians in ensuring safety.

Local authorities may need to review safety measures at this pedestrian crossing to prevent future tragedies. This incident has raised awareness about the need for better signage, barriers, or educational campaigns to inform citizens about the dangers of not adhering to safety protocols when navigating near train tracks. Overall, the community mourns the loss of Silvia Domingos and calls for improved safety to protect pedestrians from similar accidents in the future.