A security camera recorded the exact moment of the explosion of a CNG-powered car, which destroyed a gas station in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the early hours of Saturday.
The driver Guaraci Ferreira Costa, 64, was next to the car’s trunk, where the CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) cylinder was located, at the time of the accident. He was taken to Souza Aguiar Hospital but did not survive his injuries. The gas station attendant Paulo B. dos Santos, 61, was also hit and remains in serious condition.
The footage shows the force of the explosion, which hurled the car several meters and caused a partial collapse of the station’s roof. Other employees and a motorcyclist were nearby and narrowly escaped. One gas station worker who had spoken with Paulo minutes earlier was unharmed only because he was shielded behind a fuel pump. The tragedy could have been even worse, as another car had passed close to the site just moments before the explosion.
The Civil Police conducted a forensic investigation at the scene and interviewed witnesses, but the causes of the explosion are still under investigation. The Vehicle Repair and Accessories Industry Union (Sindirepa) expressed condolences and emphasized that CNG, when used properly and within regulations, is a safe and reliable energy source widely used in Brazil.
Source: O Globo | Photo: X @pmarcelo1972 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
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