The vehicle, which collided with a trailer, did not register with the National Passenger Transport Terrestrial Agency
The National Land Transportation Agency () confirmed that the van involved in the tragic accident that resulted in nine deaths on BR-231, in northern Minas Gerais, was operating irregularly. The vehicle was not registered with the interstate passenger transport body, which raises serious questions about supervision and security on Brazilian roads. The accident occurred on Tuesday (13), near the district of Barrocão, in Grão Mogol, when Van collided head-on with a truck at kilometer 446 of the highway.
Van was carrying workers and their relatives from Triangulo Mineiro to Juazeiro do Norte, no. According to preliminary information, the driver of the empty trailer lost control and made an “L” on the track, resulting in the collision with the van. The Federal Highway Police reported that van passengers worked in the harvest of fruits and vegetables in the region of Triangulo Mineiro, especially in the cities of Araguari and Prata, near the border with Goiás. This type of transport is common among seasonal workers, but the lack of regulation and inspection may have contributed to the tragedy.
The bodies of the victims were taken to the Montes Claros Forensic Medical Institute, where they have already been identified. However, the release for families still depends on bureaucratic procedures and recognition by family members. The pain of families is aggravated by waiting and bureaucracy, which delay the process of mourning. The Civil Police conducted the technical expertise at the scene of the accident and said that the report will be completed and sent to the competent authorities within 30 days. This document will be crucial to understanding the causes of the accident and prevent future incidents.
*With information from Rodrigo Costa
*Report produced with the aid of AI
