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Tanker driver dies after crashing into building in Paranaguá
A truck driver died after his tanker crashed into a building in Paranaguá, in Brazil’s Paraná state, early Wednesday.
The crash happened around 4 a.m.
near the entrance to the Port of Paranaguá.
The driver was 45, and the tanker was not carrying a load.
The Federal Highway Police suspect he may have suffered a sudden medical episode, but the cause has not been confirmed.
Accounts describe the building as a commercial property or a warehouse.
Paraná Civil Police are investigating what caused the driver to lose control.
A tanker driver died after the truck crashed into a building in Paranaguá, Brazil, early on October 21.
The crash occurred at about 4 a.m.; Bem Paraná reported the time as 4:12 a.m.
Reports differ on the location, describing it as Jardim Samambaia or the entrance to the Port of Paranaguá.
Bem Paraná said the driver was 45 and that a sudden illness was suspected, while Band reported that the cause remained unknown and the driver’s age had not been released.
The Paraná Civil Police is investigating the crash, according to Band.
- Who
- A tanker truck driver died. Bem Paraná reported that he was 45.
- What
- The truck left the road and crashed into a commercial building or warehouse.
- When
- Early on October 21, at about 4 a.m.; Bem Paraná gave the time as 4:12 a.m.
- Where
- Paranaguá, on the coast of Paraná, Brazil. Reports place the crash in Jardim Samambaia or at the entrance to the Port of Paranaguá.
- Why
- The cause is under investigation. Bem Paraná said a sudden illness was suspected.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The tanker truck left the road and crashed into a building in Paranaguá.
Emergency teams arrived and found the driver dead, according to Band.
The area was isolated for forensic work and information gathering, according to Band.
- Date
- October 21, 2026
- Time
- About 4 a.m.; Bem Paraná reported 4:12 a.m.
- Reported age
- 45, according to Bem Paraná
- Location
- Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil
- Truck
- Tanker truck reported to be without a load by Bem Paraná
- Investigation
- Paraná Civil Police, according to Band