A police vehicle from the Penal Police overturned on the morning of Friday, the 27th, on BR-343 in the municipality of Piracuruca, Northern Piauí. The vehicle was reportedly en route from a penitentiary in Buriti dos Lopes to the capital Teresina when it lost control around 10:50 AM. Emergency services were called to the scene to assist those involved.

According to the Mobile Emergency Service (Samu), there were two Penal Police officers and four female detainees in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Fortunately, it has been reported that none of the detainees were injured, although one police officer sustained a bruise on her arm and was taken to a hospital in Parnaíba for treatment. A military police vehicle from Piracuruca was also dispatched to the scene to provide further assistance.

This incident highlights ongoing issues related to the transportation of inmates in Brazil, where police vehicles are often involved in accidents due to various factors, including high speeds and the challenging conditions of local roads. The local community is particularly concerned about the safety of both police personnel and detainees during such transfers, and this case raises questions about protocols and safety measures in transporting inmates.