PRF records 10 deaths on federal highways in MG during Nossa Senhora Aparecida holiday

Accident on BR-354, in Formiga (MG), on October 12th — Photo: PRF/Disclosure

The federal highways that cross Minas Gerais had 137 traffic incidents during the Nossa Senhora Aparecida holiday, between last Friday (9) and this Monday (12). According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), ten people died and 155 were injured.

Corporation teams reinforced inspection on the roads during the period. 2,570 fines were recorded for speeding, in addition to:

498 fines for illegal overtaking;

67 for drunk driving;

and 292 for not using a seat belt or child restraint device.

In total, around 4,615 vehicles were inspected and 9,480 people were stopped.

In Brazil

Across the country, the PRF responded to 926 traffic incidents, which left 969 people injured and 68 dead.

During the operation, 22,077 vehicles were caught speeding above the permitted limit. There were also 3,981 fines recorded for illegal overtaking.

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