Feb 20 • 13:57 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Teenager dies and twin brother is injured after motorcycle crashes into pole in Tangará da Serra (MT)

A tragic motorcycle accident in Tangará da Serra, Brazil resulted in the death of a 16-year-old teenager and injury to his twin brother.

In a devastating motorcycle accident in Tangará da Serra, Brazil, 16-year-old Kaique Ferreira de Siqueira lost his life, while his twin brother Kauan Ferreira de Siqueira sustained injuries. The incident occurred on Thursday on Avenida Lions Internacional, located 253 kilometers from Cuiabá. According to the Civil Police, Kaique, who was operating the motorcycle, reportedly lost control and collided with an electric utility pole, resulting in his immediate death at the scene of the accident.

Kauan, who was riding as a passenger, was taken to a local health facility for medical observation, although specific details regarding his condition have not been disclosed. The tragic loss of one twin and the injury of the other has deeply impacted their community, highlighting the dangers associated with motorcycle riding and the loss of young lives due to accidents.

This incident is currently under investigation by the Civil Police, who are likely seeking to determine the precise circumstances that led to the accident. Such investigations are crucial for understanding safety issues on the roads and preventing future tragedies, especially among teenagers who may be more susceptible to risky behaviors while riding.

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