Man and woman die in head-on collision between car and truck on MG-176
Quick Look
- A couple died after losing control of their car and colliding head-on with a truck on MG-176, between Dores do Indaiá and Luz.
- The vehicle left a farm, crossed into the opposite lane and collided head-on with the truck, causing both to leave the road and fall down a bank.
- The car's occupants were trapped in the wreckage and died at the scene.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred on the MG-176 highway, between the municipalities of Dores do Indaiá and Luz, in Minas Gerais. The Military Highway Police reported that the car left a farm and was heading towards Dores do Indaiá towards Luz when the driver lost control.
Couple dies after losing control of their car and colliding head-on with a truck in MG - 176 — Photo: Military Highway Police/ Disclosure
According to the Military Highway Police (PMRv), the car left a farm and was heading towards Dores do Indaiá towards Luz when the driver lost control of the steering and entered the opposite lane, hitting the truck head-on.
With the impact, both vehicles left the road and fell into an embankment on the side of the highway.
Also according to the PMRv, the driver of the car and the passenger were trapped in the wreckage and their deaths were confirmed at the scene. The bodies were removed by the Fire Department.
The truck's occupants, aged 48 and 28, were taken to a hospital in Luz. According to the PMRv, they were not injured.
The track was completely reopened after the Civil Police investigation.
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the loss of control of the vehicle?
- Were there adverse weather conditions at the time of the accident?
- Did the car have any mechanical failure?
