Mar 18 • 12:23 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Brothers die in motorcycle accident on MG-111 in Manhumirim

Two brothers tragically lost their lives in a motorcycle accident involving a car in Manhumirim, Brazil.

In a tragic incident on Tuesday, two brothers, João Maria dos Reis, 61, and Josias Francisco dos Reis, 67, died in a motorcycle accident on MG-111 in Manhumirim, located in the eastern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Reports indicate that the brothers were riding their motorcycle when they collided with the right side of a car that was beginning to turn to access a local road. The accident occurred at kilometer 91 on this busy highway, drawing emergency services to the scene. The driver of the car stated to the firefighters that he was traveling from Reduto to Manhumirim when he stopped on the shoulder to allow other vehicles to pass. He initiated a left turn but did not see the oncoming motorcycle, resulting in the fatal collision. The impact was so severe that both the rider and passenger were thrown off their motorcycle, with their helmets found some distance away from the crash site, highlighting the violence of the crash. The motorcycle was left in a state of partial destruction, underscoring the gravity of the collision. This incident has raised concerns about road safety and the need for awareness of motorcycle visibility, particularly at intersections or turning points, as both victims were local residents who are mourned by their community.

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