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Two drivers die in a crash between trucks at MGC-491, near Itamogi, MG
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Two drivers die in a crash between trucks at MGC-491, near Itamogi, MG

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  • Two trucks collided head-on at km 18 of MGC-491, killing both drivers.
  • One of the drivers, 55 years old, was from Guaxupé.
  • The highway was completely closed during the service.

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Why It Matters

The accident occurred around 12:30 pm at km 18 of the MGC-491 highway. Witnesses reported that one of the trucks entered the opposite lane and hit the other vehicle head-on.

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According to the Fire Department, the accident happened around 12:30 pm, at km 18 of the highway. With the force of the impact, the vehicle cabins were destroyed and the two drivers were trapped in the wreckage.

According to witness reports, one of the trucks entered the opposite lane and hit the other vehicle head-on.

One of the victims was identified as a 55-year-old man, born in Guaxupé. The identity of the other driver has not been released.

A team from the Advanced Support Unit (USA) of the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) was at the scene and confirmed the deaths.

After the forensic work, soldiers from the Fire Department extricated the victims and removed the bodies.

During the response to the incident and the carrying out of the expert work, MGC-491 was completely closed.

The incident also involved the actions of the Military Highway Police (PMRv) and teams from the EPR Vias do Café concessionaire. The causes of the accident will be investigated.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The causes of the accident will be investigated by the competent authorities.

    Very likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • What is the identity of the second driver?
  • What were the exact causes of the accident?
  • Were there passengers or other victims besides the two drivers?

Related Topics

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OrganizationsFire DepartmentMobile Emergency Care Service (Samu)Military Highway Police (PMRv)EPR Vias do Café
PlacesMGC-491Guaxupé
TopicstruckMGC-491Fire DepartmentsamuPMRvEPR Vias do Café
This article was originally published by G1.

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