Mar 3 • 12:42 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Woman falls from motorcycle and is run over by a truck in the DF

A 25-year-old woman died after being run over by a truck in the Federal District following a motorcycle accident.

A tragic accident took place in the Federal District of Brazil where a 25-year-old woman was fatally injured after falling from her motorcycle and being struck by a truck. The incident occurred on the EPIA highway, near the Ayrton Senna overpass, on the morning of Tuesday, October 3. Witnesses reported that the woman lost her balance and fell onto the road, leading to the unfortunate series of events that ended her life.

The truck driver, who was involved in the incident, stated that he saw the motorcyclist fall but was unable to avoid hitting her. He underwent a breathalyzer test, which confirmed he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. The collision resulted in the woman's immediate death at the scene, prompting an investigation by the police into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Following the accident around 8 AM, two lanes of the highway were closed to manage traffic, leading to intense congestion in the area. This unfortunate incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety for motorcyclists and the fatal risks associated with motorcycle accidents on busy highways in Brazil.

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