Health Secretary of a city in PI and six others injured after car overturns on BR-343
Seven people, including the municipal health secretary, were injured when a vehicle from the Amarante Health Department overturned on BR-343 due to heavy rain.
A vehicle belonging to the Municipal Health Department of Amarante overturned around 1 PM on Friday on BR-343 in the municipality of Regeneração, located in southern Piaui. Among the seven people in the car was Glauber Duarte, the municipal health secretary. Following the accident, all victims were rescued and taken to the hospital in Regeneração for medical attention. Authorities from the Tactical Force of the 18th Military Police Battalion reported that heavy rain in the area at the time of the incident may have caused the vehicle to aquaplane, leading it to leave the road. The municipality's press release confirmed the conditions at the time, emphasizing the potential dangers of driving in such weather. The G1 news outlet attempted to contact the Federal Highway Police for further details regarding the incident, but had not received a response by the time of the report's last update. The safety of public officials and the impact of adverse weather conditions on road safety are highlighted by this incident, reflecting broader concerns within the region about infrastructure and weather readiness.