Mar 7 • 14:33 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Teen injured after swallowing glass shards in accident between car and motorcycle in the interior of SP

A 15-year-old girl was injured after swallowing glass shards in a vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Matão, SP.

A 15-year-old girl was hospitalized after swallowing shards of glass during a car and motorcycle accident in Matão, São Paulo, on Friday night. The incident occurred around 11:10 PM at the intersection of Rua Amilton Bastia and Avenida Araraquara, where the girl was traveling in a Volkswagen Fox with her mother, who was driving the vehicle at the time. Fortunately, the girl's mother, aged 39, did not sustain any injuries.

The motorcyclist, who was riding a Honda XRE, suffered abrasions and is suspected of having a foot fracture; he received immediate medical attention from a Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) team. There are currently no updated details regarding the health status of the teenager who ingested the glass shards. The swift response by emergency services highlights the seriousness of the accident and the potential dangers associated with road traffic.

This incident underscores the ongoing issues of road safety in Brazil, particularly concerning the safety of younger passengers in vehicles. Local authorities and community leaders may need to reassess safety regulations to prevent such occurrences in the future and to protect vulnerable individuals on the road.

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