A 21-year-old university student was killed while cycling in a horror collision with a lorry.
Camila Reis Florêncio was struck by the truck with such force the front of the vehicle was badly damaged.
Chemical engineering student Camila died on the spot.
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The tragedy happened on the BR-465 motorway in Seropédica near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last Wednesday (22 May).
The lorry driver remained at the scene until officers arrived.
He was taken to the police station, where he gave his statement, and was released afterwards.
Camila’s body was taken to Nova Iguaçu for a post-mortem examination, as reported on Need to Know.
The police have opened an investigation to determine what caused the accident.
Camila was from Santa Branca but had moved to the Rio de Janeiro area about four years ago to study.
She was set to graduate from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro in 2025.
She is survived by her parents, who are teachers, and a younger sister.
She had last visited her family on 12 May, which is Mother’s Day in Brazil.
Camila was popular on social media, boasting more than 10,000 followers across social networks.
She was laid to rest in Santa Branca on Friday (24 May).
A spokesperson for Colégio Santa Tereza – her childhood school – said: “We had the pleasure of being part of your life.
“Thank you for brightening and cheering our days. Your presence in this world will be greatly missed.”
The investigation continues.
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