A 20-year-old student named Letícia Avelino sustained head injuries after falling from a moving minibus in the neighborhood of Nazaré in western Natal on the evening of October 25. Security cameras captured the moment she signaled the vehicle and then fell when it made a turn with the door still open. The incident occurred at the intersection of Avenida Jerônimo Câmara and Rua Hidrógrafo Vital de Oliveira, highlighting concerns about safety when using public transport.

After the fall, bystanders quickly intervened by signaling to traffic to prevent her from being run over, while the minibus driver stayed at the scene until help arrived. Witnesses have raised alarms over the safety protocols regarding doors on public transport, especially regarding operational procedures when vehicles are in motion. Letícia mentioned that the fall happened shortly after she ended her work shift at around 7 p.m., and the impact left her unable to remember the details of the fall itself.

This incident raises urgent questions about the safety policies in place for public transport in Natal and the implications for passenger safety during boarding and alighting. The event underscores the necessity for stricter enforcement of regulations that ensure door mechanisms on vehicles are properly used to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The incident serves as a reminder to both transport authorities and passengers about the importance of adhering to safety measures while using public transportation.