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2 clusters · 7 sources · 17 days · First seen · Last updated

Traffic accident in Iguaraçu, Brazil

Overview

A severe head-on collision occurred on the PR-317 highway near Ody Park in Iguaraçu, involving a van and a truck. The van driver, 28-year-old Everton Matheus, was trapped in the wreckage and required extrication by Fire Department teams.

Matheus sustained critical injuries, including cranial, facial, and thoracic trauma, as well as an exposed femur fracture. After being rescued, his level of consciousness declined, requiring intubation by SAMU medical staff. He was transported to the Maringá University Hospital for specialized care. The accident reportedly occurred when the van driver attempted an illegal overtaking maneuver. The truck driver escaped without injuries.

Entities

Honda · Cascavel · Iguaraçu · Samu · Ivaiporã

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Iguaraçu van driver in critical condition after head-on collision

    A 28-year-old van driver is in critical condition following a head-on collision with a truck on the PR-317 highway in Iguaraçu, Brazil, after an illegal overtaking attempt.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Ivaiporã motorcyclist hospitalized after collision with van

    A motorcyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a van in central Ivaiporã. The van driver claimed the motorcyclist failed to yield the right of way.

Sources

bandab.com.br · jd1noticias.com · maringamanchete.com.br · portalrondon.com.br · ppnewsfb.com.br · rtvcanal38.com.br · tribunadigital.com.br