How Did 6 People Get Hurt in a Two-Car Crash on the RS-118 in Alvorada, Brazil?

Quick answer: Six people — including a child — were injured in a two-car crash on the RS-118 at kilometre 27 in Alvorada, Rio Grande do Sul, on Sunday afternoon, 11 October 2026. One of the drivers was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Five of the injured were taken to hospital in Alvorada. Emergency numbers in Brazil: 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance — SAMU).

Key facts

• What: Two-car collision
• Where: RS-118, km 27, Alvorada, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
• When: Sunday afternoon, 11 October 2026
• Toll: 6 injured, including a child; five taken to hospital in Alvorada
• Other: One driver arrested on suspicion of drink-driving
• Status: Circumstances under investigation

What happened

Two cars collided on the RS-118 at kilometre 27 in Alvorada on Sunday afternoon, according to reporting by Rádio Cidade, which credited G1 Rio Grande do Sul. The impact was violent enough to throw one of the vehicles off the roadway and into a vegetated area beside the highway.

Six people were hurt, among them a child. Five of the victims were taken to a hospital in Alvorada for treatment. One of the drivers was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol — drink-driving remains one of the leading causes of serious crashes on Brazilian highways.

The crash disrupted traffic on the RS-118 while emergency teams worked at the scene, with part of the carriageway blocked during the response. The road was fully reopened to traffic after the vehicles were removed. The circumstances of the collision are to be examined by the competent authorities.

Where it happened

Alvorada is a city in the Porto Alegre metropolitan area, and the RS-118 is one of the main corridors linking the capital's northern suburbs with the Sinos Valley industrial region — a heavily travelled commuter and freight route. In an emergency in Brazil dial 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance — SAMU). See the Brazil live accident page for everything reported there in the last 24 hours.

Road safety in Brazil: the numbers

Brazil's highways carry some of the heaviest traffic in South America, and multi-casualty crashes like this one are a regular feature of the country's road toll. Drink-driving enforcement — including roadside breath testing and licence suspension — has been tightened under the Lei Seca (Dry Law), but alcohol remains a factor in a large share of serious collisions. See the full trend chart on the Brazil tracking page and driving rules on the Brazil driving laws page.

If you drive on routes like this

• Never drive after drinking: even small amounts of alcohol sharply raise crash risk
• Slow down in heavy commuter traffic: every 1% of extra speed raises fatal-crash risk about 4%
• On two-lane stretches, treat every overtake as the highest-risk moment of the trip
• Wear the seatbelt in every seat; rear belts save lives in head-on impacts
• Know the local emergency number before you travel — our emergency numbers directory covers every country

What happens next

Police normally finalise the injury count within 24 to 48 hours once hospital assessments are complete. The arrested driver faces drink-driving proceedings, which in Brazil can bring licence suspension, fines and, where injuries are serious, criminal charges. The technical investigation will establish speeds, positions and any other contributing factors. We update the Brazil live page as new reports surface; the original outlet linked below will carry the confirmed details first.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were hurt in the RS-118 crash?

Six people were injured, including a child. Five of the victims were taken to a hospital in Alvorada for treatment.

Where did the RS-118 crash happen?

On the RS-118 at kilometre 27 in Alvorada, Rio Grande do Sul — part of the Porto Alegre metropolitan area — on Sunday afternoon, 11 October 2026.

Was anyone arrested after the crash?

Yes. One of the drivers was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The circumstances of the collision are under investigation.

What are the emergency numbers in Brazil?

Dial 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance — SAMU). Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Source: Rádio Cidade SA — https://www.radiocidadesa.com.br/index.php?m=noticias&a=detail&id=26605. Live tracking: our world map updates every 15 minutes.