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Collision between trailer, minibus and car leaves five injured on highway

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A semi-truck stopped unexpectedly on the highway, causing a chain-reaction collision involving a minibus and a car.
At least five people were injured, including the drivers and three students.
The runway was partially reopened after total closure.

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Why It Matters

The accident occurred on a regional highway, when a trailer unexpectedly stopped on the road, causing a chain collision.

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According to the first information obtained by EPTV, a TV Globo affiliate, at the scene, a trailer heading towards Franca stopped in the middle of the road, for reasons still to be investigated, and caught the driver of a minibus from Ibiraci (MG) by surprise, who was unable to divert.

Then, the driver of a car hit the minibus. At least five people were injured: the drivers of the minibus and the car, as well as three students.

The highway was closed in both directions, but one lane was reopened.

Open Questions

Why did the truck stop in the middle of the road?
Was there adequate signage on site?
What was the speed of the vehicles involved?

Collision between trailer, minibus and car leaves five injured on highway

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A semi-truck stopped unexpectedly on the highway, causing a chain-reaction collision involving a minibus and a car.
At least five people were injured, including the drivers and three students.
The runway was partially reopened after total closure.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

The accident occurred on a regional highway, when a trailer unexpectedly stopped on the road, causing a chain collision.

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Then, the driver of a car hit the minibus. At least five people were injured: the drivers of the minibus and the car, as well as three students.

The highway was closed in both directions, but one lane was reopened.

Open Questions

Why did the truck stop in the middle of the road?
Was there adequate signage on site?
What was the speed of the vehicles involved?

Collision between trailer, minibus and car leaves five injured on highway

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