Two people were killed in a violent collision between two trucks on highway BR-282 in Ponte Serrada, west of Santa Catarina. Information about the dead was confirmed by the federal traffic police. The military fire department took part in the incident on the morning of this Tuesday (21), at 8:30 in the morning.

Traffic on the federal highway is completely stopped. – Video: Fire Department/North Dakota

Information indicates that one of the trucks caught fire and firefighters are trying to control the flames. The fire could have been caused by explosive cargo in one of the trucks.

A violent collision between two trucks on the BR-282 highway set off a fire in Ponte Serrada. – Video: Fire Department/North Dakota

Traffic on the federal highway is completely stopped. The Federal Highway Police was called in connection with the traffic accident.

The Civil Defense of Santa Catarina and Ponte Serrada, IMA (Institute for the Environment of Santa Catarina) was called for the incident.

Firefighters are working to contain the fire. At this point, a leak localization study and an environmental impact analysis are carried out.

Traffic on the federal highway is completely stopped. – Photo: Fire Department/North Dakota

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