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Fatal BR-373 highway collision in Paraná

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A fatal head-on collision on the BR-373 highway in Paraná, involving a semi-truck and a microbus from the Imbituva Health Department, resulted in 23 deaths. The accident occurred in on August 19 when the truck ~~reportedly~~ crossed into the opposite lane, striking the bus while it was transporting patients to medical appointments in Curitiba. ~~Following an investigation by the~~ The Civil Police of ~~Paraná,~~ Paraná has concluded its investigation, attributing the ~~cause was attributed~~ crash to ~~multiple factors. Technical data indicated the microbus~~ a combination of factors involving both vehicles. The truck, which was transporting swine, was traveling at ~~101~~ 80 km/h in a 60 km/h ~~zone. The truck was also exceeding the speed limit~~ zone and ~~suffered from~~ exhibited brake ~~maintenance issues. Furthermore, investigators~~ wear that reduced its stopping efficiency. Investigators also noted the truck driver had ~~used~~ accessed WhatsApp approximately 17 minutes before the impact, suggesting potential distraction. The microbus was also speeding, traveling at 101 km/h at the moment of impact, which was 41 km/h over the legal limit. Toxicology reports for both drivers were negative for alcohol and drugs. Because both drivers died in the accident, police have suggested the archiving of the inquiry.

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