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Driver destroys trailer of street vendor in Natal; fundraising campaign launched

03.07.2026 16:27 1 min 1 source

Blog do BG POR

Driver destroys trailer of street vendor in Natal; fundraising campaign launched — Original source: Blog do BG

In Natal, Brazil, a driver of a Volkswagen Nivus crashed into the trailer of street vendor 'Galego da Tapioca' on Avenida Rodrigues Alves and fled the scene. The accident occurred on the night of July 3, 2026; no one was inside the trailer and no injuries were reported. The trailer was completely destroyed, leaving the vendor without his primary source of income. Customers and friends organized a donation campaign via PIX.

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Driver destroys trailer of street vendor in Natal; fundraising campaign launched

In Natal, Brazil, a driver of a Volkswagen Nivus crashed into the trailer of street vendor 'Galego da Tapioca' on Avenida Rodrigues Alves and fled the...

03.07.2026 Blog do BG POR Original source

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