A man was killed in a serious accident on Friday afternoon (1st) on BR-282, between Chapeco and Cordilleira Alta, in the west of Santa Catarina. The victim was driving a Golf car, which collided with a truck loaded with cylinders.

The car became unrecognizable after a collision with a truck on BR-282 – Photo: Reproduction/Internet

According to unofficial information, the driver of the car was driving from Haxim to Chapeco when he lost control and drove into the oncoming lane, colliding with a truck moving in the opposite direction. The Federal Highway Police (Federal Highway Police) was at the scene to investigate the cause of the accident.

The truck driver was not injured. The driver of the car died instantly after being trapped under the rubble. The body was removed from the car, which was completely destroyed.

The accident causes a traffic jam on the highway – Photo: Reproduction/Selio Gasparetto

The accident caused a traffic jam on the highway, which had to be completely closed for rescue and forensic teams to work. At the same time, drivers used alternative routes.