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Man, 33 years old – Trindade (PE)

An elderly man who has not yet been identified

The identification was made possible thanks to facial recognition and fingerprint collection. The unidentified victim had no documents and, according to forensic doctor Aline Brito, authorities are already cross-referencing information with civil identification databases.

Where did the passengers come from?

The van was carrying 19 seasonal workers who had embarked from cities on the borders of Goiás and Minas Gerais — such as Prata, Araguari and Catalão. They had finished a day of work harvesting fruits and vegetables and were heading towards Ceará, where they would spend some time with their families.

Van was irregular for interstate transport

The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) confirmed that the vehicle did not have authorization for interstate passenger transport. The irregularity raises an alert about the conditions of clandestine transport, often used by rural workers due to the low cost.

ANTT reported that it is collaborating with the authorities and will provide all available data to assist in the investigation.

What does the truck company say?

The transport company OPR Logística, owner of the truck, lamented the tragedy in an official statement. The company, which has been operating for 28 years, stated that it is at the disposal of the authorities and reinforced that safety is a priority in its operations.

For now, no information has been released about the driver’s history or the mechanical conditions of the vehicle at the time of the accident.

Investigation and next steps

The Grão Mogol Police Station has opened an investigation to determine the case. The expert report will be a key element in determining criminal and civil liability for the accident.

The police are working with the hypothesis that the truck driver was reckless, but other possibilities have not been ruled out.

The tragedy reignites the debate about the conditions of Brazilian roads, the use of illegal transport and the inspection of heavy vehicles on federal highways.