A van carrying university students from the State University of Goiás and Iesgo was involved in a collision with a truck in Formosa, Brazil, resulting in nine injuries.
A serious accident occurred on the BR-020 highway in Formosa, near the Federal District, where a van transporting students from the State University of Goiás and Iesgo collided with a truck. The Federal Highway Police reported that nine individuals sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The accident raised significant concerns about safety for students commuting from Planaltina to Formosa for their academic activities.
According to information released by the university, the van was privately rented for the purpose of transporting students, highlighting the essential role such transportation plays for those living in surrounding areas. Following the crash, the UEG announced that all injured students were assessed and received necessary medical treatment, with the assurance that they had returned home afterward.
Efforts to gather more information from Iesgo regarding their involvement in the accident were met with delays, emphasizing ongoing communication challenges in the aftermath of such incidents. The identity of the truck driver involved in the accident remains unknown, further complicating the ongoing investigations into the causes and responsibilities related to the crash.
