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Lightning damages the asphalt of BR-364 during a storm in Vilhena, RO; see video

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Lightning struck km 19 of BR-364 in Vilhena (RO) this Thursday (8), opening a hole in the asphalt and posing a risk to drivers, according to the PRF.
The Nova 364 concessionaire recorded tree falls at five points on the highway, including Ji-Paraná, Ouro Preto do Oeste and Ariquemes, with a tree falling on a pickup truck between Ji-Paraná and Presidente Médici and hail recorded in Cacoal.

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The incident occurred during a storm in the Vilhena region, in Rondônia, with the PRF and the concessionaire Nova 364 monitoring the conditions of BR-364.

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Lightning struck the BR-364 road and damaged the asphalt this Thursday (8), at km 19, in Vilhena (RO). The incident occurred during a thunderstorm.

According to the PRF, the electrical discharge damaged the asphalt and poses a risk to drivers, especially motorcyclists. No vehicles were hit on the highway.

The Nova 364 concessionaire recorded tree falls at 5 points on the highway. The incidents occurred in Ji-Paraná, Ouro Preto do Oeste and Ariquemes.

Between Ji-Paraná and Presidente Médici, a tree fell on a truck. In Cacoal, residents reported hail during the storm.

The PRF recommends that drivers take extra care and keep preventive maintenance up to date. Guidelines include checking tires, brakes and lighting.

Open Questions

What is the forecast for repairing the damaged section of BR-364?
Is there a total or partial closure of the runway at the scene of the incident?
How intense was the storm that caused the damage?

Lightning damages the asphalt of BR-364 during a storm in Vilhena, RO; see video

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Lightning struck km 19 of BR-364 in Vilhena (RO) this Thursday (8), opening a hole in the asphalt and posing a risk to drivers, according to the PRF.
The Nova 364 concessionaire recorded tree falls at five points on the highway, including Ji-Paraná, Ouro Preto do Oeste and Ariquemes, with a tree falling on a pickup truck between Ji-Paraná and Presidente Médici and hail recorded in Cacoal.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

The incident occurred during a storm in the Vilhena region, in Rondônia, with the PRF and the concessionaire Nova 364 monitoring the conditions of BR-364.

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Lightning struck the BR-364 road and damaged the asphalt this Thursday (8), at km 19, in Vilhena (RO). The incident occurred during a thunderstorm.

According to the PRF, the electrical discharge damaged the asphalt and poses a risk to drivers, especially motorcyclists. No vehicles were hit on the highway.

The Nova 364 concessionaire recorded tree falls at 5 points on the highway. The incidents occurred in Ji-Paraná, Ouro Preto do Oeste and Ariquemes.

Between Ji-Paraná and Presidente Médici, a tree fell on a truck. In Cacoal, residents reported hail during the storm.

The PRF recommends that drivers take extra care and keep preventive maintenance up to date. Guidelines include checking tires, brakes and lighting.

Open Questions

What is the forecast for repairing the damaged section of BR-364?
Is there a total or partial closure of the runway at the scene of the incident?
How intense was the storm that caused the damage?

Lightning damages the asphalt of BR-364 during a storm in Vilhena, RO; see video

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