According to information from TV Verdes Mares and the Ceará Military Fire Department, their car lost control around 7 a.m. and fell into a stream near Sítio Piripiri. The water was about five meters deep, making rescue efforts extremely difficult.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Early reports are focusing on road conditions and the possibility of insufficient safety barriers in the area. Local residents and grieving relatives are calling for urgent improvements to prevent future tragedies along this route.
As the community mourns the loss of Hérida, Sebastião, and young Miguel, many are reflecting on the importance of safer infrastructure, especially on rural highways that are frequently traveled for medical and family needs.