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Collision Between Car and Bus Causes Death on Federal Highway BR-267 in Juiz de Fora, MG, According to Information from the Highway Police.
An accident on BR-267 resulted in the death of a 47-year-old man on the federal highway on Friday morning (2) in Juiz de Fora, MG, in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais.
The incident involved a collision between a car and a bus, mobilized rescue teams, and caused a partial blockage of the road. According to the Highway Police, the victim was trapped in the wreckage and died at the scene.
The case occurred on a busy stretch of BR-267, which connects municipalities in the region and often records heavy traffic, especially in the morning period.
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Therefore, the impact of the accident drew the attention of drivers passing by the highway at the time of the response.
How the Collision Between Car and Bus Occurred
According to information provided by the Highway Police, the car driven by the victim reportedly crossed into oncoming traffic.
The bus driver, who operated the Juiz de Fora–Cataguases line for Paraibuna, reported that he tried to swerve to avoid the crash but was unable to prevent the collision.
“The car had invaded the oncoming lane and, despite the attempt to swerve, it was not possible to avoid the impact,” the bus driver stated in testimony to the authorities.
The forensic report will detail the dynamics of the accident and will indicate the exact causes of the collision recorded on BR-267.
Victim Was Trapped in the Wreckage and Died at the Scene
With the impact, the 47-year-old man was trapped in the wreckage of the vehicle.
Rescue teams were immediately called, but despite their efforts, the victim did not survive the injuries.
According to the Highway Police, the death was confirmed at the accident scene on BR-267, with no need for hospital transfer.
After the legal procedures, the body was released.
Bus Was Carrying Passengers, but Nobody Was Injured
On the bus involved in the collision, there were nine passengers, along with the driver and an assistant. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The breathalyzer test conducted on the bus driver returned a negative result for alcohol consumption, ruling out alcohol as a contributing factor on the part of the bus driver.
Meanwhile, the teams guided the passengers and released them after the partial reopening of the road.
Irregular Situation of the Vehicle Drew Police Attention
During the incident report, the Highway Police found that the car driver had a license only to operate motorcycles.
Moreover, the vehicle had an expired registration.
Investigators are looking into the circumstances of the death on the federal highway in Juiz de Fora, MG, and have included these irregularities in the inquiry.
Forensics and Partial Blockage of BR-267
The police called for technical forensics in the morning to conduct the necessary surveys at the accident site.
The work included analyzing the positions of the vehicles, marks on the road, and other evidence that may clarify how the collision occurred.
During the response, traffic on BR-267 was partially blocked, with a stop-and-go system in place.
Despite this, the teams normalized the flow after completing their work and removing the vehicles involved.
BR-267 Is a Strategic Route and Requires Extra Caution
Drivers consider BR-267 a strategic highway for regional travel, as it connects important municipalities in Minas Gerais.
However, the history of accidents reinforces the need for extra caution on the part of drivers.
Experts warn that driving the wrong way, speeding, and irregular driving are among the main risk factors on federal highways.
Investigation Is Ongoing
The Highway Police continue to monitor the case, and the information gathered by forensics will inform the next steps of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the accident on BR-267 reignites the debate on road safety and enforcement, especially in areas with heavy vehicle and public transportation traffic.
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