Feb 22 β€’ 14:13 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Truck transporting cattle and tractor overturns on BR-364, leaving two injured in MG

A truck transporting a tractor and cattle overturned on BR-364 in Frutal, Brazil, injuring two people.

On Saturday afternoon, a truck carrying a tractor and a bovine overturned on BR-364 in the Frutal area of Brazil's TriΓ’ngulo Mineiro region, resulting in injuries to two individuals. According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), the incident happened around 5:10 PM when the vehicle was traveling towards Planura and experienced a mechanical failure that caused the driver to lose control.

The truck veered into oncoming traffic, exited the roadway, and ultimately overturned, ending up on its roof in the roadside area. Reports indicate that two adult men were inside the vehicle at the time. The driver sustained minor injuries, while the passenger suffered a leg fracture. Both men were transported by ambulance to a local health unit for medical treatment.

Emergency services, including a team from the Frutal Fire Department, were dispatched to assist at the scene, highlighting the potential dangers associated with transporting heavy machinery and livestock on public highways. Authorities are likely to investigate further to address the mechanical failure and improve safety measures on such routes.

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