Mar 5 • 13:18 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Pregnant woman feels unwell after Hilux hits and kills cattle on BR-393, in ES

A pregnant woman experienced distress after her vehicle collided with two cattle on a highway in Espírito Santo, Brazil, resulting in the death of the animals.

A serious accident occurred on the BR-393 highway in Muqui, Espírito Santo, where a Hilux pickup truck struck two cattle that were unexpectedly on the road. This incident took place around 3 PM, and the impact severely affected the driver, a pregnant woman, who subsequently felt unwell and required medical assistance. Emergency services, Samu, responded quickly and transported her to a hospital in the vicinity for further evaluation. Fortunately, the other passengers in the vehicle, family members of the pregnant woman, sustained no injuries from the collision.

The aftermath of the collision highlighted concerns regarding the presence of cattle on public roads, as the animals were not secured, leading to tragic outcomes. The owner of the cattle was reported to be on-site following the accident, offering help to the family of the pregnant woman. However, details regarding the health status of the expectant mother following the incident remain undisclosed, leaving her family and community worried.

Such incidents underline the importance of road safety laws and animal management in rural areas, as the presence of farm animals on highways poses risks to both human life and animal welfare. The police were called to formally document the accident, emphasizing the need for preventive measures to avoid such unfortunate events in the future.

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