Feb 24 • 10:35 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Driver dies after crashing into pole and receiving electric shock upon exiting the car

A man in Rio Verde, Brazil, died after crashing his truck into a pole and subsequently being electrocuted when he exited the vehicle.

In a tragic incident that unfolded in Rio Verde, in the southwestern region of Goiás, a 44-year-old man named Evandro Francisco Giacomini died after crashing his pickup truck into an electric pole. The impact caused the pole to fall onto the vehicle, and as Giacomini exited the truck, he inadvertently touched a live wire, resulting in a fatal electric shock. Emergency services were called to the scene, but unfortunately, Giacomini was declared dead upon their arrival. According to reports from the local military fire department, the accident occurred early on Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from both the fire department and medical personnel from the local emergency service. Investigators from the Medical Legal Institute (IML) also arrived to conduct a thorough examination of the scene. The area, which was described as rural, may have implications for emergency response times and available infrastructure. This unfortunate event highlights the dangers associated with electric poles and the risks involved in vehicle accidents. It serves as a reminder for drivers to exercise caution, particularly in rural areas where infrastructure may not be as robust, and emergency services may face challenges in reaching victims in a timely manner.

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