Mar 20 • 19:38 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Crash between a van carrying dialysis patients and a car leaves one woman dead and several injured on MG-202

A tragic accident involving a van transporting dialysis patients and a car on MG-202 in Brazil resulted in one woman's death and several injuries.

A serious accident occurred on MG-202 in São João da Ponte, Brazil, involving a van transporting patients undergoing hemodialysis and a car, leading to the death of a 42-year-old woman. The woman was traveling with her husband and two children, although it has not been confirmed whether they were all immediate family. First responders reported that the woman was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the crash, which has left the local community in shock.

The driver of the car suffered significant injuries, including fractured ribs and a head injury, and was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to a more advanced medical facility in Brasília de Minas due to the severity of his condition. The other occupants of the vehicle were also injured but were treated and stabilized by nearby witnesses before being taken to the hospital. Among those affected are a 72-year-old woman with a head injury and femur fracture, who required additional medical attention.

As investigations continue into the cause of the crash, the local authorities and health services are focusing on providing support to the victims and their families. This incident highlights concerns around road safety, particularly for vehicles transporting vulnerable citizens such as patients requiring essential medical services. The community is likely to rally in mourning and support for the families affected by this tragic event.

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