Influencer couple killed in birthday crash

A tragic accident claimed the lives of a couple set to marry on the bride-to-be’s birthday. Influencer Luanna Raquel de Araújo Melo, her fiancée Korbinian Andreas Dengler, and friend Pal Herbson Nunes Negrão were killed in the collision involving their car, a truck, and a lorry transporting tomatoes. The lorry driver sustained critical injuries and was hospitalized, while the truck driver escaped with minor injuries. Luanna, a social media influencer with nearly 100,000 followers on Instagram, focused on fashion and fitness content, while Korbinian, aged 36, owned a gym. The tragic incident occurred on Luanna’s 29th birthday on the BR-116 motorway near Feira de Santana, Brazil. Authorities confirmed the crash and investigations are ongoing. Tributes poured in for Luanna, with her former school expressing condolences. Fans also shared heartfelt messages on her Instagram account.