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[CRIME] · Brazil · 3 sources

Two highway collisions in Brazil injure motorcyclist and cause vehicle rollover

A collision on the MGC‑154 highway between Capinópolis and Cachoeira Dourada in Minas Gerais involved a Toyota Corolla and a motorcycle, leaving the rider with a head wound and body aches. Police reports noted conflicting accounts from the drivers and that both parties underwent breathalyzer tests.

Separately, on the BR‑364 stretch between Sena Madureira and Manoel Urbano in Acre, a Toyota Bandeirante and a pickup truck collided, veered off the road and fell down a ravine. Authorities have not yet confirmed injuries or the cause of the crash.

Both incidents prompted police investigations and highlighted safety concerns on major Brazilian highways.