A tragic accident in the Brazilian municipality of Venda Nova do Imigrante has claimed the lives of Adriana Machado Ribeiro, 42, and her partner, Marcone da Silva Cardoso, 26, after their car plunged off a 1,300ft cliff.
Police say the incident occurred on Monday while the couple were reportedly inside the parked vehicle. Investigators believe their movements may have caused the car to shift despite the handbrake being engaged, sending it tumbling over the cliff edge.
“The car’s handbrake was engaged. There were no signs of violence on the bodies or at the scene,” said lead investigator Alberto Roque Peres, confirming there was no evidence of foul play.
The vehicle fell about 100 metres, ejecting the occupants, before rolling another 300 metres down the slope. Both victims, who had been together for around six months, were found naked near the wreckage by a caretaker.
Marcone was a machine operator, while Adriana worked at her mother’s bakery. She is survived by a son and daughter.
