VIDEO shows car exploding after crash with truck that killed 20-year-old young man on BR-163, in MS

The dynamics of the accident are still being investigated. In the video it is possible to see the moment when the car enters the opposite lane, is hit by the truck and explodes. The scene was witnessed by Welton Roney, who is from Cuiabá (MT) and was traveling to Dourados (MS), when the accident happened.

A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured and the truck driver required medical attention. There is no information about the health status of the two victims.

The highway remained completely closed for approximately 1h30, while the investigation was carried out and the vehicles were removed. Afterwards, traffic began to flow partially, in stop and go mode.

According to the PRF, during the service, congestion estimated at between 5 and 6 kilometers was recorded in both directions of the highway. The track was fully reopened around 4:40 p.m.

The Fire Department, PRF, Civil Police and Scientific Police also took part in the incident and carried out the necessary procedures.