On Friday, a serious collision occurred on the MG-290 highway in Borda da Mata, Brazil, involving a truck and a car. The incident, which was caught on a nearby security camera, resulted in injuries to an 80-year-old man who was driving the car. According to the Military Road Police, the truck, driven by a 43-year-old man, was traveling in the increasing direction of the highway when he noticed the car exiting a gas station. Despite sounding his horn and attempting to swerve to avoid a collision, the truck could not prevent the crash due to the weight of its cargo.

The elderly driver was trapped in the vehicle after the impact and required assistance from firefighters to be freed. Emergency medical services, SAMU, were also on the scene to provide aid. The victim was subsequently transported to a hospital in Pouso Alegre, suffering from fractures to both his femur and left arm. The situation highlights the dangers present on Brazil's roadways, especially for vulnerable drivers, and raises questions about road safety and the necessity for better signage and enforcement along busy routes.

The Police have not released further details about the truck or car drivers involved. However, the incident underscores ongoing issues with traffic safety in Brazil, where such accidents often lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Authorities are likely to investigate further to determine responsibility and prevent future occurrences of similar incidents on the highway.