Three workers killed during asphalting in Brazil: what happened.

Tragic accident in Brazil: three workers have died

According to The Sun: In Brazil on the BR-163 highway in the city of Sorriso, a terrible accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of three workers who were run over by a roller.

The accident happened on Wednesday, September 10. A large roller ran over workers who did not expect such a situation. Two of them died immediately, while another was urgently hospitalized, but unfortunately, he died from his injuries.

It is known that the victims were Yuri Sulinghton Andrade da Silva, Francisco de Albuquerque Silva, and Jordel Freitas Quertino dos Anjus. All three started working less than a month ago, hired by the consortium Nova Rota do Oeste for the work.

Shocking images that have emerged online show how two of the victims lie lifeless on the asphalt. The tragedy has caused outrage in Brazil and raised many questions: how could such a large and powerful machine run over three men without stopping.

An investigation into the circumstances of this tragedy is currently underway. One of the main questions that detectives are working on is how a machine that usually moves very slowly could run over three workers in succession.

Experts are examining potential shortcomings in communication, visibility, and safety measures on-site. They are also looking into why the workers were unable to evade and why the driver did not notice them in their path.

The investigation is being conducted by local police, forensic experts, and the Federal Road Police.

“We mourn the tragedy, responded promptly after receiving the report, and are cooperating with the investigation,” said Nova Rota do Oeste.

The company promised to support the investigation and review its safety protocols to determine the causes of this catastrophic incident. At the same time, the government of the state of Mato Grosso expressed sincere condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.

Recall that recently another tragic incident occurred in Arizona when a builder died due to a trench collapse.