Feb 24 • 22:36 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Driver loses control, rolls vehicle, is thrown out and falls into a puddle during rain on the highway

A driver in Votuporanga, Brazil, lost control of their vehicle and after rolling it, was ejected and landed in a puddle during rain on the SP-461 highway.

A serious accident occurred on the SP-461 highway in Votuporanga, São Paulo, when a driver lost control of their car during heavy rains. The vehicle rolled over and the driver was ejected, landing in a puddle of water by the roadside. Eyewitnesses who were passing by helped locate the driver within the puddle after the incident.

Emergency services, including the Fire Department and the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu), responded to the scene promptly. They found the driver in a critical condition and transported them to Santa Casa de Votuporanga for urgent medical treatment. As of the latest reports, the driver’s health condition remains serious, which raises concerns about road safety, especially under adverse weather conditions.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, led by the Civil Police. This incident highlights the importance of exercising caution while driving in rainy weather and serves as a reminder for drivers to be vigilant on the roads, as such conditions can lead to unforeseen hazards and accidents.

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