Four victims remain hospitalized after a getaway car crashes into a van with hemodialysis patients on BR-060
Quick Look
- A van carrying 13 people collided with an SUV in Bela Vista, resulting in 12 injuries, including the van driver, who remained at the scene to help the victims.
- The city reported that the SUV was fleeing from the police during a maneuver when it hit the vehicle.
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Why It Matters
Initially, the city reported that the van was carrying 17 people, but later corrected this to 13 occupants, of which 12 were injured.
Eight other victims have already been discharged, according to Bela Vista City Hall. Initially, the municipality had reported that the van was carrying 17 people. This Wednesday (8), however, the city corrected the number and reported that there were 13 people in the vehicle. Of these, 12 were injured and needed to be taken to health units.
Among the injured was the driver of the van. Despite suffering only minor injuries, he remained at the scene and helped provide assistance to patients who were in the vehicle, according to Bela Vista City Hall. He was the last to leave the scene of the accident, accompanied by another patient who was not injured.
According to Bela Vista City Hall, the SUV that collided with the van was fleeing from the police. During a maneuver, the driver allegedly hit the vehicle transporting the patients.
Teams from the Municipal Health Department monitor the situation and maintain contact with hospital units. According to the city hall, professionals are also available to patients and family members to provide assistance.
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the maneuver that led to the collision?
- Was the SUV actually being pursued by police at the time of the accident?
- What are the current health conditions of the injured?
