Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Police officer collides motorcycle into rear of car, crosses glass and is injured in Teresina

A police officer in Teresina was injured after crashing his motorcycle into the rear of a car, resulting in him passing through the vehicle's glass.

A police officer from the Military Police of Piauí was injured in an accident that occurred on the Estrada da Alegria in Teresina, where he collided his motorcycle into the back of a car. Eyewitnesses captured images of the aftermath showing the officer inside the car, highlighting the severe damage done to the vehicle's rear end. Fortunately, a child who was present in the car escaped unharmed during the incident.

The accident transpired when the driver of the car stopped on the avenue, leading to the unfortunate collision. The officer was conscious following the accident and received immediate assistance from the Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (Samu), who transported him to the Hospital de Urgência de Teresina (HUT) for treatment. Medical reports indicate that he sustained a fractured jaw and subsequently underwent surgery to address his injuries.

The situation is currently developing, and further updates regarding the police officer's condition and the circumstances surrounding the accident are anticipated. This incident raises concerns over road safety in urban areas like Teresina, especially regarding the interactions between police vehicles and civilian traffic in public spaces.

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