Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Via Dutra in Rio de JaneiroA driver sustained injuries following a single-vehicle accident on Via Dutra (BR-116) in the municipality of Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro state. According to reports, the driver lost control of the car, which subsequently collided with a protective metallic barrier along the highway.
Emergency medical services from SAMU (Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência) responded to the scene. The injured driver was rescued and transported to the Hospital de Emergência de Resende for medical evaluation and treatment.
The incident occurred on a major federal highway, highlighting the ongoing importance of road safety measures and driver awareness on Brazil's primary transportation corridors.