Multi-Vehicle Crash on BR-040 Leaves Two Injured

Two Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision on BR-040 Highway near Belo Horizonte A multi-vehicle collision occurred on the BR-040 highway near Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on June 5, 2025, leaving two people injured. Security camera footage from EPR Via Mineira, the highway concessionaire, captured the incident. The footage shows a car initially stopped on the shoulder of the road. The driver then slowly began to reverse, entering the traffic lane and colliding with a passing bus. The impact caused the car to lose control, causing it to mount the central reservation and strike another bus and a car. According to the EPR Via Mineira, emergency services responded promptly, and the injured were transported to a local hospital. While the extent of their injuries is not yet known, the incident highlights the dangers of reversing into traffic lanes. "The victims were promptly attended to and taken to receive medical care," stated a spokesperson for EPR Via Mineira. The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident. The incident serves as a reminder to drivers about the importance of road safety and caution when performing maneuvers on busy highways. The highway was temporarily closed for investigation and cleanup operations, causing significant traffic disruption.