VIDEO: Driver feels sick and crashes bus with passengers into utility pole in Paraná

Driver feels sick and bus with passengers crashes into pole in PR The driver of a public transit bus in Ponta Grossa, in the Campos Gerais region of Paraná, felt sick and crashed the vehicle into a utility pole. The accident happened on Friday afternoon (26) and was recorded by security cameras. Watch above. According to the Military Police (PM-PR), three passengers suffered minor injuries. The driver was taken to a city hospital and is under observation. ✅ Follow the g1 PR channel on WhatsApp During the accident, the bus tore down electrical wiring when it hit the pole. The vehicle also struck a construction debris dumpster and a traffic sign. Driver feels sick and crashes bus with passengers into a pole in Ponta Grossa. Kadu Mendes/RPC/Reproduction The Paraná Electric Power Company (Copel) stated that, for safety reasons, it had to shut down the electrical grid in the region. By the last update of this report, power had been restored to most properties, but about 350 were still in the dark. Copel reported that crews are working with priority to replace the pole, but said the service is complex and expected to extend through Friday night. Viação Campos Gerais (VCG), the company responsible for public transit in Ponta Grossa, reported that the driver had just left the terminal and was making the first trip of the day. According to VCG, he has worked at the company for 14 years. READ ALSO: Environment: Ibama fines Curitiba City Hall R$ 525 thousand for irregularities in tree cutting on Avenida Arthur Bernardes Cup: Curitiba will not have an optional holiday for Brazil vs. Japan; see how public services will operate Video: Cars collide at intersection, and woman and child crossing the street are run over VIDEOS: Most watched on g1 Paraná Read more news on g1 Paraná.