Accident numbers increase in Campos Célio Peixoto A sequence of accidents recorded between the weekend of the 18th and 19th of July and the morning of this Monday (20th) once again raised the alert for traffic safety in Campos dos Goytacazes, in the North of Fluminense. The most recent case that happened this Monday (20), around 8 am, at the intersection of José Alves de Azevedo and Arthur Bernardes avenues, where two motorcycles collided, leaving a woman injured. She was rescued by Fire Department teams. On Saturday (18), a car crashed into a pole on the street behind Hospital São José, in Goitacazes. The vehicle, which had no license plate, was found abandoned at the scene, with the front completely destroyed. ? Follow the g1 Norte Fluminense channel on WhatsApp.
Sequence of accidents warns of traffic safety in Campos
Accident numbers increase in Campos Célio Peixoto A sequence of accidents recorded between the weekend of the 18th and 19th of July and the morning of this Monday (20th) once again raised the alert for traffic safety in...
Also on Saturday (18), a collision between two motorcycles on the main road in Campo Novo left two people with minor injuries. The causes of the accident have not yet been reported. Last week, a motorcyclist died after a collision with a car on the same stretch. Since then, the community has reinforced the request for measures to increase road safety. Residents demand the installation of speed bumps or other speed reducers along the main road. According to them, after the asphalt resurfacing, the road was left without adequate signage, which led to an increase in vehicle speed and increased the risk of being run over and accidents. In a statement, Campos City Hall informed that it is aware of the demands presented by residents and that it is carrying out technical feasibility studies to evaluate possible adjustments to the road. Increase in accidents involving motorcyclists Last week, Ferreira Machado Hospital released data showing an increase in accidents involving motorcyclists in Campos. According to the unit, in the first half of this year alone, more than 2,600 victims of this type of incident were treated. The hospital also recorded a 50% increase in visits related to motorcycle accidents between January and June. According to the management of Hospital Ferreira Machado, many of these accidents could be avoided with more prudence in traffic and the correct use of safety equipment. MORE
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