VIDEO: Truck runs over man and 'opens' car door at 180° in Pará
A man was injured after being run over by a truck while preparing to enter a car in Paragominas, Brazil.
In Paragominas, located in the southeast of Pará, a man sustained injuries after being struck by a truck while getting ready to enter a vehicle on Wednesday, the 4th. The incident was captured by security cameras and showed the dramatic moment when the truck sped around a curve and collided with the stationary car, nearly tearing the car's door off its hinges due to the force of the impact. The situation was alarming as the truck appeared to be traveling at a high speed.
The footage depicted two workers who were near the parked vehicle, about to enter it, when the truck struck one of them. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, and the injured man was taken to receive medical attention following the incident. As of the publication of this report, details about his health condition remain unclear, and the investigation into the collision is ongoing.
Following the accident, the driver of the truck was taken to the Paragominas police department for questioning. The local authorities have yet to release detailed information regarding the circumstances of the incident or the driver’s state. This incident raises concerns about road safety and the potential dangers posed by speeding vehicles in populated areas.