Head-on collision on BR-304 leaves one dead and two injured in Rio Grande do Norte
Quick Look
- A woman died and two people were seriously injured in a head-on collision involving three vehicles on the BR-304, in Caiçara do Rio dos Ventos, RN, on Thursday afternoon (24).
- The accident occurred around 2:20 pm at km 214 of the highway, during overtaking, according to the Fire Department.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred on BR-304, a highway that crosses Rio Grande do Norte, during an overtaking that resulted in a frontal collision between three vehicles.
A woman died and two people were seriously injured in a head-on collision on BR-304, in Caiçara do Rio dos Ventos, in the Central region of Rio Grande do Norte, this Thursday afternoon (24). The accident happened around 2:20 pm, at km 214 of the highway.
The driver of the Polo died at the scene. The driver of the Civic was rescued and taken to a hospital. A second person was also seriously injured. Teams from Samu and PRF responded to the incident.
According to the Fire Department, witnesses reported that two vehicles collided while overtaking. With the impact, one of the cars spun on the road and hit a third vehicle head-on that was traveling in the opposite direction.
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the overtaking that led to the accident?
- Were there adverse weather conditions at the location at the time of the accident?
- What is the current health status of the injured people?
