A frontal collision between two passenger vehicles caused the death of seven people on the BA-148 highway, in the region of Chapada Diamantina, in Bahia. The accident occurred on Sunday night (19), in the section that connects the municipalities of Boninal and Seabra. Rescue Equipes confirmed that three people were injured, including two children in serious condition. The vehicles collided head-on for reasons still under investigation by technical experts. The impact destroyed the front part of both cars and mobilized several emergency units during the night.
Local authorities reported that the flow of vehicles on the highway had to be stopped for experts to work and remove the bodies. Departamento of Polícia Técnica (DPT) in the region sent the victims to the morgue for autopsy examinations. Polícia Civil opened an investigation at the Seabra police station to determine whether there was excessive speed or improper overtaking. Até At the moment, the wreckage of the vehicles was collected for mechanical examination.
Vítimas were identified by authorities and family
Official identification of the passengers revealed that most of the dead were traveling in a group of friends. Cinco of the fatal victims were in the same car, while the other two occupied the second vehicle involved in the crash. The tragedy generated great mobilization on social networks and in the municipalities of origin of those involved.
The identified victims are:
- Maria Isabel Sales Santos
- Itamara Matos Novais
- Vanessa Fernandes Ferreira Rodrigues
- Eli Elson by Silva Santos Filho
- Flávia by Silva Oliveira
- Hildete Celestina from Souza
- Caíque Oliveira Souza
Crianças wounds remain under intensive medical care
Entre the survivors, two children and an 18-year-old girl were taken to health facilities in the region. The health status of the minors is of concern to medical teams due to the complexity of the injuries suffered in the impact. The five-year-old child had a fractured femur and is awaiting the scheduling of an orthopedic surgical procedure.
Já, the 11-year-old patient has serious injuries spread across his body and remains under constant monitoring. The 18-year-old girl presents a clinical condition considered stable by doctors. She is expected to be discharged from hospital in the next few hours, if no clinical complications arise. Psychological support for the families of victims and survivors is being coordinated by local social services.
Governo state and city hall express regret and declare mourning
The governor of Bahia, Jerônimo Rodrigues, used official channels to express solidarity with the families affected by the collision on BA-148. Ele confirmed that Bombeiros’s Corpo and Saúde’s Secretaria are mobilized to provide full support. The state government monitors care for the injured and the procedures of Departamento of Polícia Técnica. The public safety infrastructure was reinforced in the region to assist with road flow after the road was cleaned.
Seabra city hall formally announced the adoption of three days of official mourning to respect the memory of the deceased. In a statement, the municipal management stated that it is available to provide logistical and funeral support to family members. The tragedy impacted the routine of residents of Chapada Diamantina, who frequently use the highway to travel between neighboring cities. Líderes locals ask for more attention from drivers on the region’s roads, especially during the night.
Investigação searches for causes of the accident at Chapada Diamantina
Polícia Civil of Bahia focuses its efforts on the 1st Delegacia Territorial of Seabra to understand the dynamics of the facts. Peritos criminals examined the braking marks on the asphalt and the final position of the cars after the crash. Não there are initial indications that weather factors may have influenced the event, but visibility in the section will be assessed. Testemunhas who passed by the scene moments after the incident should be heard in the next few days to compose the final report.
Safety on the BA-148 has been the subject of recent debates between users and traffic agencies due to the route of the highway. Especialistas in road safety highlight the importance of preventive maintenance and respecting speed limits. The police investigation has an initial deadline to be completed, but may be extended if new technical examinations are requested by Justiça. The results of the mechanical expertise will be essential to determine whether there was a failure in any of the vehicle components.