Feb 24 • 18:35 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man dies and elderly man is injured in accident between car and truck in the Sertão of Paraíba

A traffic accident in Brejo do Cruz, Paraíba, resulted in the death of a 56-year-old man and left a 77-year-old truck driver with minor injuries.

In Brejo do Cruz, Paraíba, a tragic traffic accident occurred involving a collision between a car and a truck on PB-295, leading to the death of a 56-year-old man. Reports indicate that the car crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with the truck. Despite the truck driver's attempt to evade the collision, his vehicle overturned after the crash.

The truck driver, who is 77 years old, sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Hospital de São Bento for medical treatment; his health status remains unspecified. The driver of the car was initially rescued and transported to the Hospital de Brejo do Cruz but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the facility. This incident has raised concerns regarding road safety and the need for better traffic regulations in the region.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine its causes. This tragic event highlights the ongoing issues related to traffic accidents in Brazil, especially in rural areas like Sertão da Paraíba, and underscores the urgency of addressing road safety measures to prevent future incidents like this one.

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