Accident on BR-393 Results in Five Dead and Injured in Barra do Piraí

On the morning of Saturday (10), a serious accident occurred on BR-393 in Barra do Piraí, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The collision involved a truck loaded with coating materials and four cars, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to others. According to information from the Federal Highway Police, the accident took place at km 252, near the Trevo do Matadouro.

According to available data, at least nine people were rescued among the injured, although some declined medical assistance. Emergency teams were mobilized to provide aid to the victims at the scene of the accident, while traffic on the highway was completely blocked to facilitate rescue efforts.

Images of the incident that circulated on social media showed the severity of the collision and debris scattered across the road. Local authorities, including the Municipal Department of Public Services of Barra do Piraí, were called in to assist in clearing the roadway.

After efforts to remove the vehicles and clean the road, traffic on BR-393 was fully restored in the early afternoon. The Civil Police also took measures to support the families of the victims, highlighting the priority given to assisting and attending to the injured.

The accident generated a strong outcry within the local community and raised concerns about safety conditions on the highways. The Federal Highway Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the incident, without providing additional details at this time.

Evidence and testimonies are being collected to clarify the events leading up to the collision, while the relevant authorities seek to ensure that traffic on the highway returns to normal as soon as possible.