Despite the severity of the situation, there were no injuries; According to information, the driver of the Bitrem trailer lost control when trying to perform a range change maneuver
An accident involving a truck occurred on the afternoon of February 3, 2025, at Rodoanel Mário Covas, in . The incident, which took place around 3:30 pm, resulted in the collision of the vehicle against the automatic toll booths, in km 50, towards the west. Despite the severity of the situation, there were no injuries. According to information, the driver of the Bitrem trailer lost control while trying to perform a range change maneuver. As a result, the toll structure was hit, leading to partial collapse of some cabins. Eight of the twelve toll booths were banned after the accident.
The situation generated slow traffic between kilometers 54 and 50, complicating the passage of vehicles in the region. The Military Highway Police and rescue teams were called to meet the occurrence and assist in the safety of the site. The SPMAR dealership reported that the removal of the rubble is scheduled to occur at night to release the area and minimize impacts on vehicle flow. The rain that fell at the time of the accident contributed to the wet track, which may have influenced the loss of truck control.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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