Van with 17 hemodialysis patients crashes after vehicle invades lane on BR-060 in MS

A van transporting 17 hemodialysis patients suffered an accident on BR-060, this Tuesday (6), near Sidrolândia. The vehicle was returning from Campo Grande, where the patients had undergone treatment, and was heading to Bela Vista.

According to Bela Vista City Hall, the vehicle that collided with the van was fleeing from the police. During a maneuver, the driver allegedly hit the vehicle transporting the patients.

After the accident, five people were sent for treatment in Nioaque, six to Sidrolândia and another six to Bela Vista.

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 families to provide assistance.