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Passenger sleeping in bed inside truck dies after vehicle rolls over on BR-116

Passenger sleeping in bed inside truck dies after vehicle overturns on BR-116 A 21-year-old woman died in a truck overturning in the early hours of this Thursday (20) on BR-116, in Pelotas, in the South Region of RS. The victim was...

By 365 Breaking News Editorial Team 2 min read Rio Grande do Sul
Passenger sleeping in bed inside truck dies after vehicle rolls over on BR-116
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The accident happened at km 499 of the highway, towards Porto Alegre-Pelotas. The truck, which was transporting hot tallow (beef fat), left the road and overturned.

  • Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp Maria Eduarda was a passenger in the vehicle.
  • At the time of the accident, she was sleeping in a bed located inside the cabin, behind the driver.

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Passenger sleeping in bed inside truck dies after vehicle overturns on BR-116 A 21-year-old woman died in a truck overturning in the early hours of this Thursday (20) on BR-116, in Pelotas, in the South Region of RS. The victim was identified as Maria Eduarda Hauschild, born in the municipality of Estrela. The accident happened at km 499 of the highway, towards Porto Alegre-Pelotas. The truck, which was transporting hot tallow (beef fat), left the road and overturned. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp Maria Eduarda was a passenger in the vehicle. At the time of the accident, she was sleeping in a bed located inside the cabin, behind the driver. The young woman died at the scene. The General Institute of Expertise (IGP) was called to carry out an analysis of the area. Passenger sleeping in bed inside truck dies after vehicle overturns on BR-116 Gabriel de Bem/RBS TV The truck driver, aged 25, suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Pelotas Emergency Room. He was subjected to a breathalyzer test, which showed a negative result for alcohol consumption. The Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) and the Fire Department also participated in responding to the incident. The Federal Highway Police (PRF) is investigating the causes that led the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Traffic is open. Passenger sleeping in bed inside truck dies after vehicle overturns on BR-116 Gabriel de Bem/RBS TV VIDEOS: Everything about RS