How Did 4 People Die in a Four-Vehicle Crash on the PR-508 in Paranaguá?
Quick answer: Four people were killed and one was injured in a crash involving four vehicles on the Rodovia Alexandra–Matinhos (PR-508) in Paranaguá, on the Paraná coast of Brazil, at around 10am on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The crash happened near km 3.8 of the highway, according to the Polícia Militar. One of the vehicles hit an oncoming pickup truck, which overturned.
Key facts
- What: A crash involving four vehicles
- Where: Rodovia Alexandra–Matinhos (PR-508), near km 3.8, Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil
- When: Around 10am on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 (reported 11 November 2026)
- Reported toll: 4 killed, 1 injured (initial reports)
- Status: developing — figures may change
What happened
Four people died and one was injured in a crash involving four vehicles on the Rodovia Alexandra–Matinhos (PR-508) in Paranaguá, on the Paraná coast. The crash happened at around 10am on Tuesday, near km 3.8 of the highway, according to the Polícia Militar (PMPR).
According to the Highway Police Battalion (BPRv), a vehicle travelling in the Paranaguá–Matinhos direction hit another car travelling in the same direction side-on. With the impact, both vehicles crossed into the opposite lane.
One of the vehicles hit a pickup truck that was travelling in the opposite direction, causing it to overturn. The other hit a fourth vehicle, whose driver was not injured.
The crash closed part of a busy coastal route that links Paranaguá with the beach towns of the Paraná coast, including Matinhos. Four people were killed and one was injured in the initial count.
What happens next
The cause of the crash has not been officially confirmed beyond the police account of the sequence of impacts. Casualty figures from major incidents are often revised in the first 24 to 48 hours as police and hospitals confirm identities and conditions, so the toll should be treated as initial. We will update this article as confirmed information is published.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the PR-508 crash?
Four people were killed, according to the Polícia Militar, as reported by 98FM Curitiba.
Where did the crash happen?
On the Rodovia Alexandra–Matinhos (PR-508), near km 3.8, in Paranaguá, on the Paraná coast of Brazil.
When did the crash happen?
At around 10am on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
How did the crash happen?
According to the Highway Police Battalion (BPRv), a vehicle travelling towards Matinhos hit another car travelling in the same direction side-on. Both vehicles crossed into the opposite lane. One hit an oncoming pickup truck, which overturned. The other hit a fourth vehicle, whose driver was not injured.
How many people were injured?
One person was injured. The driver of the fourth vehicle was not injured.
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