One Dead as BR-222 Partially Reopens After Fiery Truck Crash in Ceará

Overview

• Two heavy trucks collided near kilometer 301 in Tianguá on Friday, triggering a major fire captured in videos that showed thick black smoke and a powerful explosion.
• Emergency teams from the Federal Highway Police, the Fire Department and ICMBio responded, though intense flames initially prevented access to the cabins.
• One person died at the scene and another was injured and taken for medical care, with authorities withholding the victims’ identities.
• A large oil spill was recorded on the roadway, compounding hazards and complicating firefighting and clearance work.
• The stretch was fully blocked after the crash but now operates under a stop‑and‑go system as investigators work to determine the cause on the mountainous route known for heavy truck traffic.