Motorcyclist burns to death after colliding with burning truck on BR-153
Quick Look
- A 40-year-old motorcyclist died charred after crashing into a burning truck on the BR-153, between Paraíso do Tocantins and Barrolândia, in Tocantins.
- The accident occurred this Saturday (12) while Fire Department teams were fighting the fire in the vehicle.
- Divino died at the scene and his body was charred by the flames.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred on BR-153, the federal highway that connects the North to the Southeast of Brazil, while emergency teams were working to control a fire in a truck.
A 40-year-old motorcyclist died charred after crashing into a burning truck on the BR-153, in the stretch between Paraíso do Tocantins and Barrolândia, in the central region of the state. The accident happened this Saturday (12), at a time when Fire Department teams were carrying out procedures to contain the fire in the vehicle.
When the military arrived at the scene, the truck was already engulfed in flames. The team began firefighting work and, during the operation, the motorcyclist collided with the trailer. Divino died at the scene and his body was charred as a result of the flames.
To contain the fire, firefighters had the support of a water truck and the support of municipal and state firefighters. Teams from the Federal Highway Police (PRF) and the Scientific Police were also called in to control traffic and carry out forensic work.
Open Questions
- What was the cause of the truck fire?
- Did the motorcyclist try to avoid the collision or was he surprised by the flames?
- Were there other vehicles involved in the accident?
