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At least 23 dead in collision between van and truck in Brazil
A head-on collision in Paraná has resulted in at least 23 deaths and five injuries, according to Brazilian media.
In a head-on collision between a van and a truck in Paraná, Brazil, at least 23 people have died and five others were injured. The accident occurred around 3:30 AM local time on road BR-373 near Imbituva, Brazilian media report.
The injured have been taken to the hospital, but no information is yet available about their condition. According to traffic police, most of the victims were passengers in the van, including reportedly the truck driver, who also died.
Sources in the state of Paraná confirm that the accident had severe consequences, and local authorities have immediately launched an investigation.
There are indications that the truck was driving in the wrong direction, which may have contributed to the collision. This detail is still being further investigated by the relevant authorities.
Information on the number of casualties varies; while some sources report 23 deaths, another source mentions that the death toll might be at least 21. This discrepancy in numbers is currently being analyzed by the involved agencies.
Brazilian authorities continue to monitor the situation, with preparations underway to support further investigation into the causes of the collision.