A fatal accident, captured by surveillance camera, shows a motorcyclist bypassing a traffic cone and plastic barrier on a road in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso, which is typically closed to vehicles on weekends for recreational activities.
However, immediately after passing the barrier, the motorcyclist was struck by a steel wire stretched across the road, causing them to be thrown onto the pavement, their helmet flying off. The 22-year-old victim died at the scene.
Video footage indicates no braking or steering input as the motorcycle passed the barrier, suggesting the victim did not see the thin, hard-to-spot wire suspended in front of them. Initial investigation results confirmed the victim did not possess a driver's license.
The accident occurred on 28/3 and continues to draw attention, sparking debate about road closure methods. Experts question the safety of using chains or steel wires; if not properly marked with reflective tape or warning signs, these materials become deadly obstacles for two-wheeled vehicle users.
Police are investigating potential negligence in the barrier's setup and whether the signage met the minimum safety requirements stipulated in the Brazil Traffic Code.
My Anh (according to Novidades MT)
