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However, our problems in Brazil were not over yet; this region is very agricultural and the produce is transported to the cities by trucks, via narrow and potholed roads. |
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We could see flames coming from the tyres of this one as it overtook us! |
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Two lanes of trucks and not much room for us – we frequently had to steer off the road into the grass and bushes to avoid collisions. |
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These stretches of roads are renowned for high numbers of accidents and a cause for anxiety even for those travelling in the relative safety of a car. |